Table 7 Respondents’ opinions about the appearance of their teeth

If you are not satisfied with your teeth, what are the main reason for that?

Tooth color

78

19

Tooth size

13

3.2

Arrangement and positioning of the teeth

132

32.2

Gum color and position

26

6.3

Other

22

5.3

I am satisfied with my teeth

139

34

Which of the following dental interventions would help you be more satisfied with the appearance of your teeth?

Orthodontic therapy

142

34.6

Prosthetic therapy

41

10

Resto therapy

36

8.8

Calculus and pigmentation removal

73

17.8

Gum’s position correction

26

6.4

Other

92

22.4

What is the main reason why you haven’t done the intervention you think you need so far?

Fear of the dentist

45

11

Financial reason

162

39.5

Lack of time

45

11

Concern about the outcome of the intervention

42

10.2

Other

116

28.3