*1.3.2. Oral health status*

Individuals with poor oral health status are reported to perceive dental anxiety than their counter parts with good oral health status. Clinically, these patients are observed to have high number of decayed and missing teeth and less restored teeth [14–16]. DeDonno [17] revealed an association between participants' dental anxiety and oral hygiene, whereby individuals with dental anxiety were seen to have poor oral hygiene. Furthermore, patients who are dentally anxious are usually least satisfied with the appearance of their teeth [18].
