Table 2 Prevalence of oral impacts on daily performances (Child-OIDP) among adolescents that reported at least one oral symptom (swollen gums, ulcers, decayed tooth, toothache, tooth discolouration) (n = 840)
Oral impacts on daily performances (Child-OIDP) | Impact, n (%) |
|---|---|
Difficulty eating | 341 (40.6) |
Difficulty cleaning your mouth | 273 (32.5) |
Difficulty speaking | 112 (13.3) |
Avoiding smiling | 64 (7.6) |
Difficulty relaxing (including sleeping) | 77 (9.2) |
Felt different (for example being more impatient, irritable, easily upset) | 114 (13.6) |
Difficulty with school work | 28 (3.3) |
Difficulty with social contacts (mixing with friends and other people) | 31 (3.7) |
At least one oral impact | 471 (56.1) |