Table 3 Knowledge toward oral hygiene by parents or guardians of children
< 6 Years | 6–12 Years | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Has oral health got any role on general health of your child? | |||
Yes | 186(71.8) | 87(75.6) | 273(73) |
No | 47(18.1) | 0 | 47(12.6) |
What does irregular tooth brushing cause? | |||
Decay | 107(41.3) | 44(38.3) | 151(40.4) |
Gum Disease | 29(11.2) | 15(13) | 44(11.8) |
Bad breath | 36(13.9) | 23(20) | 59(15.7) |
Stains on Teeth | 15(5.8) | 16(13.9) | 31(8.3) |
Why do your child get dental problems? | |||
Eating sweets and ice creams | 150(57.9) | 35(30.4) | 185(49.5) |
Not brushing properly | 48(18.5) | 17(14.8) | 65(17.4) |
Not rinsing the mouth | 34(13.1) | 5(4.3) | 39(10.4) |
Not regularly visiting a dentist | 3(1.2) | 2(1.7) | 5(1.3) |
How can we prevent dental problems? | |||
Avoiding sweets and sticky foods | 145(56) | 32(27.8) | 177(47.3) |
Brushing properly | 73(28.2) | 12(10.4) | 85(22.7) |
Mouth rinsing after meals | 15(5.8) | 4(3.5) | 19(5.1) |
Regularly visiting a dentist | 4(1.5) | 2(1.8) | 6(1.6) |
Do you know that cleaning the mouth can prevent tooth decay? | |||
Yes | 254(98.1) | 115(100) | 369(98.7) |
No | 5(1.9) | 0 | 5(1.3) |
Do you know that a dentist can clean and polish your teeth? | |||
Yes | 259(100) | 115(100) | 374(100) |
No | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What can be prevented by regular cleaning of your child’s mouth? | |||
Bleeding from gum | 41(15.8) | 6(5.2) | 47(12.6) |
Loosening of gum | 14(5.4) | 5(4.3) | 19(5.1) |
Loss of teeth | 60(23.2) | 7(6.1) | 67(17.8) |
Bad smell | 51(19.7) | 36(31.3) | 87(23.3) |