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Table 2 Distribution of subjects with fashion braces according to where the braces were placed, who placed the braces, what subjects think about the cost of braces, whether subjects visit their providers periodically and how often subjects visit their providers

From: Impact of fashion braces on oral health related quality of life: a web-based cross-sectional study

Background information

Distribution

Cost of braces

1068.1 ± 1488.2 SAR

Location of braces placement

 Government clinics

6.7% (n = 3)

 Private clinics

93.3% (n = 36)

 By myself at home

0.0%

Classification of braces provider

 Orthodontist

43.3% (n = 17)

 General dentist

20.0% (n = 8)

 Dental assistant

3.3% (n = 1)

 Do not know

33.3% (n = 13)

Subjects’ opinions on the price of face braces

 Suitable (cheap)

40.0% (n = 16)

 Somewhat suitable (average)

36.7% (n = 14)

 Unsuitable (expensive)

23.3% (n = 9)

Whether subjects visit their providers periodically

 Yes

33.3% (n = 13)

 No

66.7% (n = 26)

Frequency of visits

 Every month

43.3% (n = 17)

 Every two months

6.7% (n = 3)

 Every three months

13.3% (n = 5)

 Every four months

36.7% (n = 14)