Attitude of urban schoolchildren towards their dental appearance in Nagpur city

Abstract

Objectives: In this epoch, the children are more concern about their dental esthetics because exposure to various social media. The influence of social media and peer pressure is found to be additional in urban schools. The aim of the study was to assess the attitude of urban schoolchildren toward their dental appearance. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was designed and pre-validated 8-item questionnaire was distributed among the urban schoolchildren of age group 10–18 years. Results: Forty-four (73%) of children agreed that teeth have great effect on persons appearance. While in comparison, 15 (75%) of all the age groups children will visit dentist immediately if they have any dental-related problems. Conclusion: The urban schoolchildren were concern about their esthetics. The children with the age group of 16–18 years were found to be more concern about the esthetics as compare to other age group children.