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Q.MH24, NHANES I, 1971–1975
How would you describe the condition of your TEETH?

     1     Excellent
     2     Good
     3     Fair
     4     Poor

Q.MH25, NHANES I, 1971–1975
How would you describe the condition of your GUMS?

     1     Excellent
     2     Good
     3     Fair
     4     Poor

Q.B13, HHANES, 1982–1984
How would you describe the condition of your teeth: excellent, very good, good, fair or poor?

     1     Excellent
     2     Very good
     3     Good
     4     Fair
     5     Poor
     6     Has no teeth

Q.B14, HHANES, 1982–1984
How would you describe the condition of your gums: excellent, very good, good, fair or poor?

     1     Excellent
     2     Very good
     3     Good
     4     Fair
     5     Poor

Q.HYF2 & HAQ1, NHANES III, 1988–1994
How would you describe the condition of (___'s/your) natural teeth: excellent, very good, good, fair, or poor?

     1     Excellent
     2     Very good
     3     Good
     4     Fair
     5     Poor
     6     Has no natural teeth
     9     DK

Q.OHQ. 011 NHANES 2003–2006

Now I have some questions about the condition of your teeth and gums.
How would you describe the condition of {your/SP’s} teeth? Would you say . . .

      11     Excellent
      12     Very good
      13     Good
      14     Fair
      15     Poor
        7     Refused
        9     Don’t know

Q.OHQ.010, NHANES, 1999–2002
Now I have some questions about {your/SP's} mouth and teeth. How would you describe the condition of {your/SP's} mouth and teeth? Would you say…
(Include false teeth and dentures.)
     1     Very good
     2     Good
     3     Fair
     4     Poor
     7     Refused
     9     DK
Q.S2Q54 SLAITS/National Survey of Children’s Health 2003-2004

The next questions are about dental health. How would you describe the condition of [CHILD]’s teeth: excellent, very good, good, fair, poor?

       01     Excellent
       02     Very good
       03     Good
       04     Fair
       05     Poor
       06     Has no natural teeth
       96     Don’t know
       97     Refused

Q. OHQ.630 NHANES 2003-2006

How often during the last year {have you/has SP} felt that life in general was less satisfying because of problems with {your/his/her} teeth, mouth or dentures? Would you say . . .

      1     Very often
      3     Occasionally
      4     Hardly ever, or
      5     Never
      7     Refused
      9     Don’t know

Q.R6h, NHIS, 1989; 1998
(In the past 6 months) Did you worry about the health of your teeth and gums because of the pain?

     1     Yes
     2     No

Q.Z5, NHIS, 1990
What is ONE common sign of gum disease?

     1     Swollen, red, inflamed, sore or bleeding gums
     2     Chronic bad breath
     3     Loose teeth
     4     Receding gums
     8     Other - specify ____________________
     9     DK

Q.HA40, MEPS NHC, 1996
Please tell me which of the following items describe the condition of {SP}'s dental health on or around {ref date}. Did {she/he} have:?

     Debris in mouth
     Dentures or removable bridge
     Some/all natural teeth lost
     Inflamed, swollen or bleeding gums; oral abscesses, ulcers, or rashes
     None checked
     DK

Q.14h, NNHS–3, 1995
How would you describe the condition of …'s teeth and gums; excellent, very good, good, fair or poor?

     1     Excellent
     2     Very good
     3     Good
     4     Fair
     5     Poor
     6     DK

If resident DOES NOT have any teeth then ask the following:
How would you describe the condition of …'s gums or soft tissue; excellent, very good, good, fair or poor?

     1     Excellent
     2     Very good
     3     Good
     4     Fair
     5     Poor
     6     DK

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