Impacts of Toothache on Daily Activities of Children Aged 5 to 9 Years in Kerman, Iran

Kalantary, Mahsa; Hashemipour, Maryam Alsadat; Ahmadbeighi, Mahbobeh; Bafti, Leila Shafie; Nassab, Amir Reza Gandjalikhan

doi:10.1590/pboci.2020.027

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“…The analysis included a broad variety of populations, and there was significant heterogeneity in pain measurement tools, which may account for the wide range in dental pain prevalence observed in this analysis. Where standardized questionnaires were used to assess pain, the Dental Discomfort Questionnaire and Child Dental Pain Questionnaire were commonly adapted for use 61,68,78,87,88,90–92 …”

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“…Multiple studies have reported a significant association between dental pain and caries, 58,59,61,68–71,74–78,88,92,93 while molar incisor hypomineralization, ulceration, bleeding gums, missing teeth, filled teeth, and erupting molars have also been associated with dental pain 68,73–75,88 . An unhealthy diet, including the consumption of sugary or soft drinks, fried foods, sweets, and alcohol, was also indicated as a risk factor for dental pain 60,66,81,90 . Socioeconomic factors, including low monthly income, lower parental education level, non‐nuclear family structure, living in crowded housing, and attending a public school, were also identified as risk factors 3,60,64,66–68,70,71,75–77,79,81,88,90,92 .…”

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“…Reports on medication and treatment were limited. Kalantary et al (2013) noted that toothache provoked a visit to the dentist in 40% of cases 90 . In a cross‐sectional survey by Adeniyi et al 77 , 31.9% of parents used medications at home for early management of dental pain and a few subjects reported using home therapies, such as warm saline baths; 21.7% reported visiting the dentist, 12.2% visited the doctor, 6.7% visited a nurse; and 13.0% sought advice from a pharmacist.…”

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“…Early diagnosis and immediate treatment of oral conditions are essential, and regular dental checks can prevent conditions from worsening 79 . Indeed, dental pain can significantly decrease quality of life and lead to distress for both the child and their family 58,62,68,87,89,90,97 . Children may find that their ability to carry out daily activities such as eating, speaking, socializing, and sleeping is impaired if they are suffering with dental‐related pain, 59,63,65,68,74,87,90,98,99 with daily activities being impacted in 21.5–73.3% of those who reported pain 59,65,68,77,90,99 .…”

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“…Where standardized questionnaires were used to assess pain, the Dental Discomfort Questionnaire and Child Dental Pain Questionnaire were commonly adapted for use. 61,68,78,87,88,[90][91][92] Findings from studies where an age breakdown was included were mixed, but generally indicated that the prevalence of dental pain increased with age. Dental pain was reported more frequently in girls in most studies where a breakdown according to sex was available 3,58,60,64,67,70,74,76 ; however, heterogeneity between studies and pediatric populations studied make it difficult to conclude whether female sex is a risk factor for oral pain.…”

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Narrative review of the prevalence and distribution of acute pain in children in the self‐care setting

Shinde

Kanabar

Miles

2022

Paediatric and Neonatal Pain

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Acute pain among children is common, yet it may be underestimated and undertreated if the pain is not recognized. Assessing and managing pediatric pain can be complicated, and as such, measuring the prevalence of acute pain in children can be challenging. We sought to provide a consolidated review of the available data on the prevalence of commonly occurring acute pain in children in the self-care setting. An extensive literature search was performed to determine the prevalence of acute pain at multiple bodily locations in children aged between 3 months and 18 years. We considered the influence of age, sex, and sociodemographic factors on prevalence estimates. We also sought to identify some of the challenges involved in assessing and managing pediatric pain, thus shedding light on areas where there may be clinical and medical unmet needs. In general, a high prevalence of acute pain in children was detected, particularly headache, menstruation-related pain, and dental and back pain. Older age, female sex, and lower socioeconomic status were associated with increased pain prevalence. Risk factors were identified for all pain types and included psychological issues, stress, and unhealthy lifestyle habits. Owing to the heterogeneity in study populations, the prevalence estimates varied widely; there was also heterogeneity in the pain assessment tools utilized. The paucity of information regarding pain prevalence appears to be out of proportion with the burden of acute pain in children. This could indicate that clinicians may not be equipped with an optimal pain management strategy to guide their practice, especially regarding the use of developmentally appropriate pain assessment tools, without which prevalence data may not be captured. If acute pain is not accurately identified, it cannot be optimally treated.Further investigation is required to determine how the information from prevalence studies translates to the real-world setting.

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