Table 3.

The reasons for parents' desire for orthodontic treatment in 4–5‐year‐old Estonian children (N = 390)

Reason	N	%
To reduce the amount of caries	84	52.5
To improve dental appearance	27	16.9
To improve occlusal function	21	13.1
Other reason	17	10.6
To facilitate cleaning	11	6.9
Total	160	100.0