Oral habits and sociodemographic factors as determinants of tooth wear lesions among the elderly population in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Tooth wear and socioeconomic status in childhood and adulthood: Findings from a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies

“…Multiple studies found certain brushing habits such as the use of an electric toothbrush [54], horizontal pulling movements [97,104], hard bristle brushes [102], and changing of brushes every month were associated with greater tooth wear [56,66,69,86]. One study found that individuals who brush their teeth with a traditional chewing stick had more tooth wear lesions than others [56].…”

“…More educated adults tend to consume a healthier diet and maintain better oral hygiene practices, potentially explaining the greater association of TW in adults with lower education [48,56].…”