Table 3.

Impact of dental problem on child, recorded by parents (n = 456)

	Yes/No	Days median/mode (min - max)
Pain –days since child was in dental pain	(67%/33%)	14/0 (0–365 days)
Limitation on chewing or talking	(22%/78%)	-
Affect on self confidence	(4%/96%)	-
Impact on emotions (irritability)	(20%/80%)	-
Social behaviour i.e. playing and speaking	(6%/94%)	-
Absenteeism due to dental issue (days)*	(26%/74%)	2/2 (1–30 days)**
Sleepless nights due to dental issues	(38%/62%)	3/10 (1 - 10+ nights)**

*Filtered for those school age at operation.

**Filtered on those who experienced this impact.