A mean severity score of 2.93 for dental caries and 3.05 for periodontal problems is associated with spicy food consumption, as indicated by a significant p-value of 0.07, suggesting a trend toward significance but not reaching conventional levels.
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Diet and Oral Health: An Investigation Into the Impact of Pakistani Dietary Habits on Oral Disease Prevalence.
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Finally, with a highly significant p-value of 0.01 for dental caries and 3.25 for periodontal diseases, poor fruit and vegetable consumption is linked to the highest mean severity ratings, highlighting the preventive role of fruits and vegetables in oral health.
In relation to the number of dental examinations performed annually, the patients who get 0-1 examinations had the highest mean caries index (3.20) and periodontal index (3.10), both of which show a tendency toward significance with a p-value of 0.07.