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Patterns of soft drink consumption and primary tooth extractions in Queensland children
P J Slater1, P P Gkolia, H L Johnson
1Office of the Chief Dental Officer, Queensland Health, Brisbane, Queensland. penny_slater@health.qld.gov.au
Background:
The authors examined the association of patterns of soft drink consumption and primary tooth extractions in Queensland children aged 12 years or less.
Methods:
Data were gathered through the Child Health Surveys conducted by Queensland Health in 2003 and 2008. The analysis allowed for various demographic characteristics using logistic regression analysis.
Results:
The data in both surveys showed an increased risk of tooth extraction in children who had a greater frequency and amount of soft drink consumption, and those that consumed soft drink between meals. In 2008, the percentage of children that had soft drink daily or several times a week had decreased, with an increase in those that never had soft drink.
Conclusions:
To reduce the risk of primary tooth extraction due to decay, this paper recommends the continuing moderation of soft drink consumption frequency and the consumption of soft drinks with, rather than between, meals.
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