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The Impact of Dental and Facial Pain

Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, 124 Edward Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5G 1G6

M. Grushka

Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, 124 Edward Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5G 1G6

This paper presents data from a mail survey on dental and facial pain. The survey was conducted in the City of Toronto in 1986. The aim of the study was to obtain estimates of the prevalence of such pain and its impact on daily life. A random sample of 1014 names was drawn from the voters' list, and, as a result of four mailings, information was obtained on 71.6% of the eligible sample. Of those returning questionnaires, 39.7% reported dental or facial pain in the previous four weeks. A psychological impact in the form of worry or concern was reported by 70.3% of those experiencing pain, while 58.0% reported one or more behavioral impacts. The most common behavioral impacts were consulting a dentist or doctor, avoiding certain foods, taking medication, and disturbance of sleep. Severe behavioral impacts such as work disability, need for bed rest, and reduced social contacts were also reported by some of those having pain. The results suggest that dental and facial pain imposes a significant burden on the community. Further research is indicated, with more sensitive impact measures being used.

Journal of Dental Research, Vol. 66, No. 9, 1414-1417 (1987)
DOI: 10.1177/00220345870660090101


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