Narratives about a stigma: attributing meaning to the early loss of deciduous teeth on children's caregivers

Bitencourt, Fernando Valentim; Rodrigues, Jonas Almeida; Toassi, Ramona Fernanda Ceriotti

doi:10.1590/1807-3107bor-2021.vol35.0044

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“…The questionnaire consisted of open-ended questions (number 1, 4, 5, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17) and closed-ended questions (number 2, 3,6,7,8,10,16,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30).…”

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“…If the caries is in an advanced stage, an extractive treatment should be considered. The early loss of a deciduous element can cause an alteration of the growth mechanisms of the oro-maxillofacial complex in terms of incorrect occlusion and incorrect muscle pattern, with impaired swallowing and phonation [6], and can cause suffering in psychological relationships in the patient pediatric [7]. The literature shows that dental caries in deciduous teeth has increased in recent years, and that, in permanent teeth, it has decreased [8].…”

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Baby Food and Oral Health: Knowledge of the Existing Interaction

Fioravanti

Giorgio

Luzzi

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Background: The purpose of this study is to verify parents’ knowledge of child nutrition and their awareness of the interaction between unhealthy sugars in their child’s diet and caries formation. Methods: a questionnaire was proposed using Instagram to analyze type of breastfeeding; type of weaning and diet; home oral hygiene maneuvers; bad habits (use of pacifiers, bottles, and sugary substances); knowledge on the usefulness of fluoride; and first dental visit. A total of 200 parents from different regions of Italy with children aged 2 months to 6 years were contacted. Results showed that 66% parents preferred breastfeeding, while the remaining 34% chose artificial breastfeeding. Fifty percent (100 babies) started weaning at six months, 20% (40 babies) at the fifth month, 13.5% (27 babies) at the fourth month, and only 11.5% (23 babies) in a range from the seventh to ninth month of life. Oral hygiene practices were performed only by 25% of parents before eruption of the first tooth. After eruption of the first tooth, there is greater attention to home oral hygiene practices: 59% of parents carry out and teach their children daily home oral hygiene maneuvers. Conclusions: it is possible to raise awareness among parents and caregivers on the importance of food education.

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“…The questionnaire consisted of open-ended questions (number 1, 4, 5, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17) and closed-ended questions (number 2, 3,6,7,8,10,16,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30).…”

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Baby Food and Oral Health: Knowledge of the Existing Interaction

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Giorgio

Luzzi

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“…However, a questionnaire not validated for the age group was used, and deciduous molars were exclusively evaluated [12]. A qualitative study found that premature primary tooth loss can lead to functional limitations and negatively influence social interactions [13]. However, no studies have yet evaluated the impact of premature primary tooth loss in children 5 years of age.…”

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Premature Primary Tooth Loss and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Preschool Children

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Perazzo

Granville‐Garcia

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The present study aimed to evaluate the association between premature primary tooth loss and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in preschool children. A cross-sectional study was conducted in 769 5-year-old preschool children. The children and their parents or guardians answered the Brazilian version of the Scale of Oral Health Outcomes for 5-Year-Old Children for the assessment of OHRQoL. Meanwhile, clinical examinations were performed for the assessment of premature primary tooth loss. Unadjusted and adjusted multilevel Poisson regression models were utilized to investigate the associations between the variables. In the parental version of the scale, premature posterior primary tooth loss (rate ratio [RR] = 2.65; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.51–4.68), weak sense of coherence (RR = 2.25; 95% CI = 1.62–3.11), and visit to a dentist (RR = 1.61; 95% CI = 1.04–2.52) were associated with OHRQoL. Based on the children’s perceptions, only the preschool type was associated with OHRQoL (RR = 1.92; 95% CI = 1.21–3.05). Premature posterior primary tooth loss had a greater impact on OHRQoL based on the parents’ perception, whereas only the preschool type was associated with OHRQoL based on the children’s perception.

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“…This is associated with physical impacts in children, including malocclusion, delayed or accelerated eruption of permanent teeth (Bezerra & Nogueira, 2012) and phonetic and masticatory impairment (Nóbrega, Barbosa & Brum, 2018). Furthermore, psychosocial impacts result from conditions that affect aesthetics and impair social interaction (Bitencourt, Rodrigues & Toassi, 2021;Nadelman et al, 2020). It may also indirectly impact the family that cares for these children, causing the loss of working days and expenses resulting from dental consultations and treatments (Dainezi et al, 2015;Carlos & Martins, 2017).…”

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Therapeutic itineraries of children with the early loss of primary teeth: A qualitative phenomenological study

Bitencourt

Gaspar

Scheffler

et al. 2022

Int Health Trends & Persp

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Background: Children with untreated dental caries tend to have a higher prevalence of early tooth loss, causing physical, psychosocial, and financial impacts on children and their families. The present study aims to understand the therapeutic itineraries of children with the early loss of primary teeth due to caries by analyzing the access to and integrality of care. Methods: This was a qualitative phenomenological study. Participants were caregivers, aged 18 years or older, of children up to 12 years of age who attended the University Dental Clinic of a Public University in Southern Brazil. Analysis of medical records and interviews were performed. The saturation criterion defined the sample size (n=44). Results: Public and private health services were accessed by families in the search for treatments for children's oral health conditions until they reached the University Dental Clinic. Children experiencing suffering and pain, who had had multiple extractions, and families affected financially and emotionally by the oral health condition of their children highlighted these itineraries. The resilience of these families in overcoming the challenges experienced and their continuous efforts to find solutions for the oral health care of their children were emphasized. Their relations with students and teachers at the University Dental Clinic were also discussed. Conclusion: The study showed a range of paths taken by children and their families and suggested weaknesses in ensuring the integrality of care for children in the Brazilian National Health System. Qualitative analysis of the therapeutic itineraries of children’s families presented in this study is proposed as a complementary tool for health care. This study has the potential to contribute to the evaluation of health services in the country, strengthening children's oral health.

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Narratives about a stigma: attributing meaning to the early loss of deciduous teeth on children's caregivers

Cited by 7 publications

References 32 publications

Baby Food and Oral Health: Knowledge of the Existing Interaction

Baby Food and Oral Health: Knowledge of the Existing Interaction

Premature Primary Tooth Loss and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Preschool Children

Therapeutic itineraries of children with the early loss of primary teeth: A qualitative phenomenological study

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