Questions | ASD N (%) | Control N (%) | P-value |
---|---|---|---|
Dental plaque is formed by colonizing bacteria | |||
Yes | 65 (44.5%) | 90 (60.4%) | .022* |
No | 4 (2.7%) | 4 (2.7%) | |
Don’t Know | 77 (52.7%) | 55 (36.9%) | |
Dental caries mainly caused by the bacteria | |||
Yes | 102 (69.9%) | 117 (79.1%) | .016* |
No | 14 (9.6%) | 18 (12.2%) | |
Don’t Know | 30 (20.5%) | 13 (8.8%) | |
Having sugars can lead to dental caries | |||
Yes | 130 (89.0%) | 140 (94.0%) | .018* |
No | 6 (4.1%) | 8 (5.4%) | |
Don’t Know | 10 (6.8%) | 1 (0.7%) | |
Having soft drinks affect dental health | |||
Yes | 130 (88.4%) | 141 (94.6%) | .054 |
No | 5 (3.4%) | 5 (3.4%) | |
Don’t Know | 12 (8.2%) | 3 (2.0%) | |
Is there any relationship between oral health and overall health? | |||
Yes | 131 (89.1%) | 125 (83.9%) | .012* |
No | 3 (2.0%) | 15 (10.1%) | |
Don’t Know | 13 (8.8%) | 9 (6.0%) | |
It is normal for your gum to bleed during brushing | |||
Yes | 51 (34.9%) | 31 (20.8%) | .006* |
No | 84 (57.5%) | 112 (75.2%) | |
Don’t Know | 11 (7.5%) | 6 (4.0%) | |
It is normal for your gum to be red | |||
Yes | 71(48.6%) | 49 (32.9%) | .014* |
No | 63 (43.2%) | 89 (59.7%) | |
Don’t Know | 12 (8.2%) | 11 (7.4%) | |
It is normal for your gum to be swelling | |||
Yes | 20 (13.6%) | 5 (3.4%) | .001* |
No | 115 (78.2%) | 139 (93.3%) | |
Don’t Know | 12 (8.2%) | 5 (3.4%) | |
Brushing teeth regularly protects your teeth | |||
Yes | 131 (89.1%) | 142 (95.3%) | .082 |
No | 10 (6.8%) | 6 (4.0%) | |
Don’t Know | 6 (4.1%) | 1 (0.7%) | |
You need to visit a dentist only when you have a toothache | |||
Yes | 56 (38.4%) | 32 (21.5%) | .000* |
No | 78 (53.4%) | 116 (77.9%) | |
Don’t Know | 12 (8.2%) | 1 (0.7%) | |
You need a hard toothbrush to clean your teeth | |||
Yes | 29 (19.7%) | 7 (4.7%) | .000* |
No | 102 (69.4%) | 136 (91.3%) | |
Don’t Know | 16 (10.9%) | 6 (4.0%) | |
Dental floss is necessary to keep your teeth clean | |||
Yes | 90 (61.2%) | 113 (75.8%) | .023* |
No | 29 (19.7%) | 20 (13.4%) | |
Don’t Know | 28 (19.0%) | 16 (10.7%) |