Ā | All participants | Dentate participants |
---|---|---|
Ā | nā=ā455 | nā=ā384 |
Ā | N (%) | N (%) |
Edentulous (lost all natural, permanent teeth)a,b | 68 (14.9) | n/a |
Self-rated health of teeth & gums as āgoodā or better a | 272 (59.8) | 271 (70.6) |
Believe may have gum disease based on current symptoms (e.g., swollen, receding, sore, or infected gums or loose teeth)a | 116 (25.5) | 116 (30.2) |
One or more permanent teeth removed due to Diseasec | 231 (50.7) | 175 (45.7) |
Ever received treatment for gum disease (such as scaling or root planing)a | 136 (29.9) | 136 (35.4) |
Ever had teeth become loose without injury | 73 (16.0) | 73 (19.0) |
Ever diagnosed with dental bone lossa | 97 (21.3) | 96 (25.0) |
Ever diagnosed with oral cancer | 4 (0.9) | 2 (0.5) |