Table A4.

Mean sums, standard deviations and medians, “No Experience” included.

When Response Option ”No Experience” Was Included 6 = 1
Mean Sum of Mothers and Fathers
Item	n	Mean	SD	Median
In general	475	1.7	0.75	1.5
Keeping the mouth open	512	1.6	0.76	1.5
Dentist	512	1.6	0.68	1.5
Teeth being cleaned by a dentist or assistant	513	1.5	0.63	1.5
Drilling	509	1.2	0.53	1.0
Local anesthesia	508	1.3	0.67	1.0
Hearing the sound of drilling	508	1.2	0.52	1.0
Being unable to breathe	508	1.3	0.59	1.0
Instruments put in the mouth	506	1.6	0.69	1.5
Suction used in the mouth	507	1.4	0.53	1.0
Dental treatment causing pain	507	1.3	0.69	1.0