Table 3 Impact of oral conditions on daily activities, by dentate (n = 124) and edentate (n = 55) residents interviewed

Difficulty eating

16.9 %

29.1 %

Difficulty speaking

6.5 %

16.4 %

Difficulty cleaning teeth/denture

3.2 %

0 %

Difficulty relaxing or sleeping

0.8 %

0 %

Problems smiling or laughing or showing teeth without embarrassment

4.0 %

9.1 %

Emotional problems

1.6 %

5.5 %

Cannot enjoy contact with other people

3.2 %

3.6 %

Any impact

20.2 %

30.9 %