Table 2 Oral hygiene practices, perceived oral health and oral health indices of the study sample
Oral hygiene practices (self-reported) | Percentages |
|---|---|
Brushing | |
At least twice a day | 30 |
Once a day | 34.6 |
Sometimes, irregular | 32.7 |
Never | 2.7 |
Flossing | |
Daily | 1.3 |
Sometimes | 12 |
Never | 86.7 |
Correct brushing (noted) | |
Yes | 73.6 |
No | 25.7 |
Perceived oral health | |
Poor or Fair | 45.1 |
Average | 29.1 |
Good or Excellent | 25.8 |
Dental caries experience (DMFT Index) | |
Very low | 0.7 |
Low | 2.0 |
Moderate | 2.0 |
High | 6.0 |
Extremely high | 89.3 |
Oral hygiene (Plaque index) | |
Good | 14.6 |
Fair | 70.1 |
Poor | 15.3 |