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The effect of severe caries on the quality of life in young children
W Low1, S Tan, S Schwartz
1Pediatric Dentistry, McGill University, Montreal.
Purpose:
This pilot study assessed the possible effects of extensive dental caries on the quality of life in young children.
Methods:
Information was collected for 77 children (age 35-66 months, mean = 44 months) with severe caries in the primary dentition. Parents or guardians were asked questions concerning pain, eating habits, and social behavior of the children before and after oral rehabilitation.
Results:
Dental disease was found to have an impact on children's well being. There was a significant change in complaint of pain, eating preferences, quantity of food eaten, and sleep habits before and after treatment of dental caries.
Conclusion:
This study demonstrated the effect of severe caries on quality of life in young children.
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