Bullying can lead to poor oral health, study finds
A new study found young people who have adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs, are at a greater risk of poor dental health.
According to the study, young people aged 16 to 17 who experienced bullying were more likely to report poor teeth-cleaning habits, and kids with ACEs were more likely to report not brushing their teeth daily. ACEs are defined as potentially traumatic events that occur before age 18.
“ACEs may have lasting effects on oral health and oral health behaviors. This study found that several specific ACEs were associated with nondaily toothbrushing and a higher mean number of teeth with caries,” the study concluded.
Read more: BMC Oral Health
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