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Self-reported satisfaction with teeth and associated factors in 12-year-olds
Christine Sophie Baumgartner1, Nina Johanne Wang1, Tove Irene Wigen1
1Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Behavioural Science, Institute of Clinical Dentistry, University of Oslo, Norway.
Community Dental Health
|April 19, 2022
Summary
Most 12-year-olds are satisfied with their teeth. Dissatisfaction is linked to negative dental experiences like toothache, pain during visits, and cavities, rather than family background.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Oral Health Psychology
Background:
- Self-reported satisfaction with teeth is a key indicator of oral health and well-being in children.
- Understanding factors influencing dental satisfaction can inform targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess self-reported satisfaction with teeth among 12-year-old children.
- To investigate associations between dental satisfaction and child characteristics, oral health behaviors, and past dental experiences.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 4725 children aged 12.
- Data collected via dental records and questionnaires on satisfaction, demographics, dental anxiety, oral hygiene, and dental history.
- Statistical analysis included Chi-square tests and multivariable logistic regression.
Main Results:
- 68% of 12-year-olds reported satisfaction with their teeth.
- Dissatisfaction was significantly associated with prior toothache (OR 1.6), pain during dental visits (OR 1.4), and dental anxiety (OR 1.2).
- Children with caries in primary (OR 1.4) or permanent teeth (OR 1.2) were more likely to be dissatisfied.
Conclusions:
- The majority of 12-year-olds express satisfaction with their teeth.
- Negative dental experiences (toothache, pain, caries) are stronger predictors of dissatisfaction than parental socioeconomic factors.
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