Table 4 Periodontal status of the studied young adults according to their behaviors (n = 324)
Number of sextants with healthy gums | |||
|---|---|---|---|
n | Mean (SD) | p* | |
Snacking frequency | 0.446 | ||
Never | 88 | 1.4 (1.6) | |
Once | 131 | 1.6 (1.8) | |
Twice or more | 105 | 1.7 (1.6) | |
Toothbrushing frequency | <0.001 | ||
Once or less | 104 | 0.9 (1.3) | |
Twice or more | 220 | 1.9 (1.7) | |
Use of fluoride toothpaste | 0.022 | ||
With fluoride | 180 | 1.8 (1.7) | |
No fluoride or do not know | 144 | 1.4 (1.6) | |
Use of dental floss | 0.036 | ||
No | 257 | 1.5 (1.7) | |
Yes | 67 | 1.9 (1.7) | |
Use of mouthrinse | |||
No | 238 | 1.6 (1.6) | 0.812 |
Yes | 86 | 1.7 (1.7) | |
Use of toothpick | |||
No | 211 | 1.6 (1.6) | 0.620 |
Yes | 113 | 1.7 (1.7) | |
Utilization of dental services during past 3 years | 0.001 | ||
No | 164 | 1.3 (1.6) | |
Yes | 160 | 1.9 (1.7) | |