Table 5 Relation between stress or anxiety and oral health

Pain, caused by teeth or mouth (n (%))

243 (84.1)*

205 (86.9)**

State of teeth is poor / very poor (n (%))

78 (27.4)*

65 (28.0)*

State of gums is poor / very poor (n (%))

39 (13.8)**

33 (14.4)**

Feeling embarrassed due to appearance of teeth (n (%))

185 (66.8)*

152 (68.5)*

Reduced participation in social activities (n (%))

82 (31.4)*

72 (34.3)**

Failed consultations (n (%))

189 (64.7)*

167 (70.5)***