People who have more tooth pain are much more likely to have trouble eating, talking, or hanging out with friends because their pain gets in the way of daily life.

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Assessment of dental pain and its association with dental anxiety and oral health-related quality of life

Cross-Sectional Study

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2026 Mar 27

This study found that people who had more dental pain were about 6 times more likely to have trouble eating or socializing, which is exactly what the claim says.

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Assessment of dental pain and its association with dental anxiety and oral health-related quality of life

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DOI: 10.2340/aos.v85.45322

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