Table 2 Association between child’s dental caries and toothache during the previous 12 months (Chi square test)
No toothache reported during the previous 12 months | Toothache reported during the previous 12 months | p-values | |
|---|---|---|---|
Decayed teeth (children aged 6–7 years) | |||
Yes (n = 379) | 184 (48.6%) | 195 (51.5%) | |
No (n = 24) | 21 (87.5%) | 3 (12.5%) | p < 0.001** |
Missing data (n = 136) | |||
Decayed permanent teeth (children aged 10–11 years) | |||
Yes (n = 240) | 113 (47.1%) | 127 (52.9%) | |
No (n = 51) | 34 (66.7%) | 17 (33.3%) | p = 0.011* |
Missing data (n = 154) | |||