Donnish Journal of Dentistry and Oral Hygiene

July 2021 Vol. 7(5), pp. 069-071

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Original Research Article

Stress Related to Tooth Discoloration among Young Females in the Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia

Mussarat Nafees¹*, Huda Almomen², Shima Almomen², Hawraa Alsaeed², and Lujain Almanasef²

¹Professor of Anatomy, Preparatory Health Studies Department, Riyadh Elm University.
²Senior Dental Students, Riyadh Elm University.

Corresponding Author's Email: musarrat.nafees@riyadh.edu.sa

Accepted 12th June, 2021.

Abstract

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Objective: The study is assessing the esthetic significance and psychological impact resulting from discoloration of teeth, treatment, and prevention methods among females in the Eastern region. Materials & Method: A cross-sectional study with sample size (n:350), females aged between 19-40 years in the Eastern region of Saudi Arabia. Using closed-ended standard questions. The questionnaire has been constructed, which is sent through social media (Facebook & Whatsapp) using survey monkey. The questionnaire is divided into two parts, the 1st part for demographic data, 2nd part is assessing the stress due to discoloration and if they seek any treatment. The data collected was statistically analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences software (SPSS), version 25 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA). Results: A total of 350 questionnaires were answered by respondents, the age range of the study participants was 19-40yearsold.The majority of respondents were in the age range of 19-24 (n=161, 45.50%) while the rest were distributed among the three different age groups. Conclusion: an appreciable number of young females had their anterior teeth discolored, and most consequently reported one form of psychosocial problem or stress, influence the effect of dental esthetics on an individual’s social and psychological well-being as well as self-confidence.

Keywords: Tooth discoloration, Dental esthetics, Stress.

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Mussarat Nafees, Huda Almomen, Shima Almomen, Hawraa Alsaeed, and Lujain Almanasef. Stress Related to Tooth Discoloration among Young Females in the Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia. Donnish Journal of Dentistry and Oral Hygiene 7(5) 2021 pp. 069-071.