Significance of proper oral hygiene for health condition of mouth and teeth

Ljaljević, Agima; Matijević, Snežana; Terzić, Nataša; Andjelic, Jasmina; Mugoša, Boban

doi:10.2298/vsp1201016l

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“…The same study reported that 58.4% of six year olds and 13.3% of twelve year olds have never been at the dentists'. Literature review reveals that toothache is the most common reason for dental visits 14,21 , while the less frequent reasons are regular dental examinations or regular interventions 18,24 or every six months visits 17 . In contrast to that, data obtained in studies at the area of Sarajevo, Banja Luka and Pan evo, show that children more often go for control check-ups, as well as for appointments with their dentist 10,12,19 .…”

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Knowledge, attitudes and behavior of children in relation to oral health

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Most respondents stated that they began to brush their teeth at the age of 4, while a smaller number linked beginning of tooth brushing to the start of school. The parents more often help the boys during tooth brushing. A total of 54.9% of children brush their teeth after every meal, while 40.1% of them brush teeth only once during the day. Twelve year olds brush their teeth more often, especially after a meal. A total of 92.5% of children had never used fluoride tablets nor are the tablets recommended to them by anyone. More than half of the children (61.7%) visited the dentist for the first time before starting school that is on the regular examination that is performed upon enrollment to school. A pain as a reason for dental visits was present in 43.9%, while the preventive check in only 31.4% of the children. CONCLUSION; Children included in this study, particularly 15-year-olds, are quite well informed about teeth brushing frequency and proper selection of tools for hygiene maintenance, but this knowledge is not applied. Girls are more responsible for their own health, and come regularly to the preventive dental checkups.

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“…Proper oral and dental hygiene is also effective in preventing many diseases that are not associated with caries. The most common diseases such as caries and periodontal diseases are caused by poor oral hygiene practices as well as other factors [24], and children are important to be educated in subjects such as brushing style, duration, and frequency.…”

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The effects of socioeconomic status, oral and dental health practices, and nutritional status on dental health in 12-year-old school children

Ceylan

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Özçelik

2022

Egypt Pediatric Association Gaz

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Background This study aims to examine the effects of socioeconomic status, oral, and dental health practices, dietary habits and anthropometric measurements on dental health in 12-year-old schoolchildren. Methods The sample of the study consisted of a total of 254 children (44.1% boys and 55.9% girls) in three schools which were identified as low, moderate and high socioeconomic status. The data were collected by face-to-face interviews via a questionnaire form. Dentist determined DMFT and dmft indices of the children. SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) package program was used to analyze the data. Results It was found that 70.9% of the children have dental caries on their permanent teeth. The number of girls with caries in permanent teeth and boys with caries in milk teeth was higher (p < 0.05). The frequency of seeing a dentist and changing toothbrush vary according to the socioeconomic status (p < 0.05). Oral and dental health indicators were determined to be affected by the frequency and duration of tooth brushing (p < 0.05). It was found that dmft values of the children consuming molasses and table sugar are lower (p < 0.05). There is a negative correlation between oral and dental health indicators and anthropometric measurements. Conclusion Dietary habits, anthropometric measurements, oral and dental health practices, gender, and socioeconomic status were shown to be effective on caries. Caries risk assessment and determining leading risk factors enable effective prevention programs to be implemented at different levels.

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“…Proper oral and dental hygiene is also effective in preventing many diseases that are not associated with caries. The most common diseases such as caries and periodontal diseases are caused by poor oral hygiene practices as well as other factors (Ljaljević et al, 2012), children are imported to be educated in subjects such as brushing style, duration, frequency etc.…”

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The Effects of Socioeconomic Status, Parental Education Level, Oral and Dental Health Practices, Dietary Habits and Anthropometric Measurements on Dental Health in 12-Year-Old School Children

Ceylan

Aslan

Özçelik

2021

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Background Dental caries is the most common progressive chronic disease in school-age children with an increasing prevalence as children grow up. This study aims to examine the effects of socioeconomic status, parental education level, oral and dental health practices, dietary habits and anthropometric measurements on dental health in 12-year-old schoolchildren. Methods The sample of the study consisted of 254 children (44.1% boys and 55.9% girls) in three schools, which were identified as low, moderate and high socioeconomic status. Results It was found that 70.9% of the children have dental caries on their permanent teeth. The frequency of seeing a dentist, the status of receiving oral and dental health education and the frequency of changing toothbrush vary according to the socioeconomic status. Oral and dental health indicators were determined to be affected by the frequency and duration of tooth brushing. It was found that dmft values of the children consuming molasses and table sugar are higher. There is a negative correlation between oral and dental health indicators and anthropometric measurements and parental education level. Conclusions Dietary habits, anthropometric measurements, oral and dental health practices, gender, and parental socioeconomic status and education level were shown to be effective on caries risk.

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Significance of proper oral hygiene for health condition of mouth and teeth

Abstract: There is a significant difference between mouth and oral hygiene and sex as well as other sociodemographic characteristics of respondents. The study showed the correlation between occurrence of caries and the gingivitis and frequency of teeth brushing and dental visits.

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Knowledge, attitudes and behavior of children in relation to oral health

Knowledge, attitudes and behavior of children in relation to oral health

The effects of socioeconomic status, oral and dental health practices, and nutritional status on dental health in 12-year-old school children

The Effects of Socioeconomic Status, Parental Education Level, Oral and Dental Health Practices, Dietary Habits and Anthropometric Measurements on Dental Health in 12-Year-Old School Children

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