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Table 2 Reasons for the latest dental visit in the past 12 months (n = 579)

From: Oral health service utilization patterns among preschool children in Beijing, China

Reasons for the latest dental care

Numbers

Percentage

Emergency for trauma

11

1.9%

Acute toothache

29

5.0%

Chronic toothache

39

6.7%

Examinations for oral problems

144

24.9%

Routine check-up

222

38.3%

Application of preventive measures

125

21.6%

Aesthetic needs

9

1.6%