Table 2 Questionnaire on oral health and dental hygiene habits in adults with autism spectrum disorder (n = 47) and a control group (n = 69)
Question | ASD group every day | Control group every day | P valuea |
|---|---|---|---|
Do you brush your teeth in the evening? | 37/46 (81 %) | 61/69 (88 %) | 0.238 |
Do you brush your teeth in the morning? | 29/47 (62 %) | 60/69 (87 %) | 0.002 |
Do you use dental floss? | 8/46 (17 %) | 8/69 (12 %) | 0.379 |
Does your gingiva bleed when you brush your teeth? | 1/47 (2 %) | 3/69 (4 %) | 0.646b |
Do you use an electric toothbrush? | 8/46 (17 %) | 21/69 (30 %) | 0.101 |