Dental pain associated with untreated dental caries and sociodemographic factors in 5-year-old children.

Background: The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of dental pain and to examine its association with untreated dental caries in 5-year-old children.

Material And Methods: This was a cross-sectional study of 261 5-year-old children in Northeast Brazil. Parents answered questions about their socioeconomic conditions and their children's toothache.