Self-perception of periodontal health and pain experience during periodontal examination in 14- to 15-year-old Danish adolescents.

The adolescents showed a poor ability to identify themselves as having poor PH and BG, and 67 (66.6%) of the adolescents experienced mild pain during periodontal examination. The findings emphasize the need for dental staff to monitor the PH of Danish adolescents and advise them as necessary.