No. | Question | No | Yes |
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1 | Do you have periodontal disease or gum disease? | □ | □ |
2 | Have you ever been told by a dentist that you have periodontal/gum disease with bone loss? | □ | □ |
3 | Have you ever been told that you need periodontal or gum treatment? | □ | □ |
4 | Have you ever had any form of periodontal or gum treatment? | □ | □ |
5 | Do your gums usually bleed? | □ | □ |
6 | Has any dentist or dental hygienist told you that you have deep pockets? | □ | □ |
7 | Do you find any area more red than it should be? | □ | □ |
8 | Do you have mobility in your teeth? | □ | □ |
9 | Do you notice changes in your teeth? | □ | □ |
10 | Do you feel pain in your gum? | □ | □ |
11 | Do you have food impaction between your teeth? | □ | □ |
12 | Do you notice that your teeth getting longer? | □ | □ |
13 | Do you feel any sensitivity in your teeth? | □ | □ |
14 | Do you notice bad odor from your mouth? | □ | □ |
15 | Do you have any abscesses in your mouth? | □ | □ |
16 | Do you have calculus/tartar on your teeth? | □ | □ |
17 | Do you feel your mouth dry? | □ | □ |
18 | Have you ever had periodontal surgery? | □ | □ |
The final self-reported periodontal disease measure (questionnaire) consists of six questions: Q1, Q2, Q7, Q8, Q11 and Q12.