Table 4 Association between demographic and dental care behaviors with number of missing teeth

Age

15–25

25–35

35–45

1

1.90(1.50;2.41)

3.53(2.49;5.02)

1

1.90(1.50;2.41)

3.59(2.53;5.10)

1

1.90(1.49;2.41)

3.59(2.53;5.11)

1

1.96(1.55;2.49)

3.63(2.57;5.14)

Trimester

Second

Third

1

1.13(0.91;1.41)

1

1.13(0.91;1.41)

1

1.10(0.89;1.37)

Education

Less than 12 years

12 years

More than 12 years

1

1.01(0.80;1.26)

1.02(0.65;1.59)

1

0.98(0.79;1.23)

1.02(0.65;1.59)

Brushing Habit

Once a day

Less than Once a day

1

0.90(0.72;1.12)

Flossing Habit

Less than Once a day

Once a day or more

1

0.75(0.57;0.99)

Dental Visit

Yes

No

1

0.75(0.61;0.93)

Sweet Consumption

Once

More than once

1.15(0.92;1.44)