Summary
- Higher numbers of decayed teeth were seen for those who did not clean between their teeth (e.g. use floss, tape or toothpick), did not use a mouth rinse, brushed their teeth less than 8 times per week, had their last dental visit for relief of pain, had their last visit 12+ months ago, had household incomes less than $80,000 per annum, were government concession cardholders (e.g. pensioner or unemployed), did not have a diploma or degree, and were male.
- Number of missing teeth was higher for those who did not clean between their teeth, brushed their teeth less than 8 times per week, had their last dental visit for relief of pain, had household incomes less than $80,000 per annum, were government concession cardholders, and did not have a diploma or degree.
- Number of filled teeth was higher for those who had their last dental visit for a check-up, had their last visit less than 12 months ago, were not government concession cardholders, spoke English as their main language at home, and were born in Australia.
- The overall level of caries experience as measured by DMFT was higher for those who brushed their teeth less than 8 times per week, had household incomes less than $80,000 per annum, were government concession cardholders, did not have a diploma or degree, and were born in Australia.
- Periodontitis was more prevalent among those who smoked daily or occasionally, brushed their teeth 0-7 times per week, last visited for relief of pain, had their last visit 12+ months ago, had a household income of less than $80,000, were concession cardholders, spoke a language other than English as the main language at home, were born overseas, and were male.