Table 3.

Multivariable logistic regression model to predict dental caries development and severe dental caries development in 4- to 7-year-old children.

	Dental Caries Development		Severe Dental Caries Development
	Crude OR	Adjusted OR *	Crude OR	Adjusted OR *
Healthier	Ref	Ref	Ref	Ref
Snacking	1.14 (0.66–1.96)	1.47 (0.88–2.46)	1.56 (0.81–3.01)	2.19 (1.20–4.00)
Energy-dense foods	1.43 (0.97–2.11)	1.77 (1.24–2.53)	1.58 (0.97–2.58)	2.19 (1.41–3.41)
Eating before go to bed	Crude OR	Adjusted OR **	Crude OR	Adjusted OR **
Yes	1.31 (0.92–1.88)	1.30 (0.91–1.85)	1.75 (1.13–2.70)	1.77 (1.15–2.74)

Bold entries denote statistical significance (p < 0.05); OR, odds ratio; CI, confidence interval; variable(s) entered on step 1: toothbrushing frequency at 4 years old, the use of fluoridated toothpaste, parental supervised toothbrushing, dental appointment at 4 years old, eating before going to bed, dietary patterns. * Adjusted for children’s sex, maternal age and education, toothbrushing frequency, and eating before going to bed. ** Adjusted for children’s sex, maternal age and education.