Table 1 Oral health history of the participants
Variables; n (%) | Number (N = 83) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
Dental consultation | ||
Yes | 62 | 74.7 |
Tooth brushing frequency/day | ||
Once | 27 | 32.5 |
Twice | 54 | 65.1 |
≥ Thrice | 02 | 2.4 |
Tooth brushing period (with respect to meals) | ||
Before | 19 | 22.9 |
After | 16 | 19.3 |
Before and after | 27 | 32.5 |
Either before or after | 21 | 25.3 |
Usage of accessory brushing methods | ||
Yes | 32 | 38.6 |
Accessory brushing methods | ||
Toothpicks | 09 | 10.8 |
Inter dental brush | 03 | 3.6 |
Mouth wash | 10 | 12.0 |
Dental floss | 10 | 12.0 |
None | 51 | 61.4 |