Factor |
Total N |
Self-reported arthritis N (%) |
OR (95% CI)a |
OR (95% CI)a excluding age > 65 |
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Number of natural teeth | ||||
> 20 | 30844 | 1628 (5.3) | 1 | 1 |
10 - 19 | 6023 | 812 (13.5) | 1.29 (1.16; 1.44) | 1.37 (1.19; 1.58) |
< 10 | 2878 | 563 (19.6) | 1.45 (1.27; 1.66) | 1.53 (1.26; 1.86) |
Edentulous | 6160 | 1288 (20.9) | 1.22 (1.08; 1.37) | 1.49 (1.26; 1.76) |
Bleeding gums | ||||
No | 37687 | 2828 (7.5) | 1 | 1 |
Yes | 2073 | 177 (8.5) | 1.63 (1.35; 1.96) | 1.48 (1.19;1.84) |
Toothache | ||||
No | 34395 | 2583 (7.5) | 1 | 1 |
Yes | 5369 | 422 (7.9) | 1.32 (1.16; 1.5) | 1.34 (1.15; 1.56) |
Biting difficulties | ||||
No | 38319 | 2786 (7.3) | 1 | 1 |
Yes | 1445 | 219 (15.2) | 1.95 (1.62; 2.34) | 2.11 (1.69; 2.64) |
Brushing teeth with fluoride toothpaste | ||||
No | 1372 | 304 (22.2) | 1 | 1 |
Yes | 8519 | 663 (7.8) | 1.25 (0.74; 2.12) | 1.04 (0.51; 2.12) |
Use dental floss | ||||
No | 7641 | 800 (10.5) | 1 | 1 |
Yes | 2250 | 167 (7.4) | 1.11 (0.89; 1.39) | 1.03 (0.78; 1.37) |
aOdds ratio (95% Confidence Interval) adjusted for age, gender, qualification, smoking and BMI.
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