Table 2.
Questions about bruxism answered by caregivers.
| n (%) | |
|---|---|
| Do you know what bruxism is? | |
| Yes | 69 (67.0) |
| No | 34 (33.0) |
| Concept of bruxism | |
| Correct | 54 (52.4) |
| Incorrect | 15 (14.6) |
| Not applicable | 34 (33) |
| Cause of bruxism* | |
| Emotional factor | 17 (16.5) |
| Mystical influence | 1 (1.0) |
| Dental problems | 3 ( 2.9) |
| Medical problems | 1 (1.0) |
| Do not know | 77 (74.8) |
| Does bruxism affect health? | |
| Yes | 74 (71.8) |
| No | 28 (27.2) |
| Do not know | 1 (1.0) |
| Problems caused by bruxism | |
| Dental | 32 (31.1) |
| Facial pain, headache and TMJ pain | 7 (6.8) |
| Emotional | 4 (3.9) |
| Psychological | 2 (1.9) |
| Do not know | 29 (28.2) |
| Not applicable | 29 (28.2) |
| Did you seek help? | |
| Yes | 3 (2.9) |
| No | 23 (22.3) |
| Not applicable ** | 77 (74.8) |
| Type of help | |
| Did not seek | 23 (22.3) |
| Research the internet and search the sought pediatrician | 1 (1.0) |
| Questions asked to dentist | 2 (1.9) |
| Not applicable ** | 77 (74.8) |
| Do you want further information? | |
| Yes | 99 (96.1) |
| No | 4 (3.9) |
*
Missing data: two volunteers did not respond
**
children without bruxism