Impact of dental pain on daily living of five-year-old Brazilian preschool children: prevalence and associated factors.

Aim: To assess the impact of dental pain on the daily living of 5-year-old preschool children using reports from parents/guardians.

Design And Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out involving 549 five-year-old children randomly selected from preschools in the city of Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Data were collected using a previously validated parent-reported questionnaire.