TABLE 3.
Responses to knowledge questions.
| KNOWLEDGE QUESTION | TRUE (NO. [%]) | FALSE (NO. [%]) | NOT SURE OR MISSING (NO. [%]) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugary foods and drinks may cause cavities | 573 (95.7) | 6 (1.0) | 20 (3.3) |
| Cavities and gum disease are caused by an infection in the mouth | 304 (50.8) | 135 (22.5) | 160 (26.7) |
| Fluoride disinfects water and makes it safe to drink | 110 (18.4) | 300 (50.1) | 189 (31.6) |
| Gum disease that is not treated can cause teeth to fall out | 527 (88.1) | 8 (1.3) | 64 (10.7) |
| Fluoride helps prevent cavities | 520 (86.8) | 14 (2.3) | 65 (10.9) |
| It is important to wipe a baby’s gums after he or she drinks from the breast or bottle | 324 (54.1) | 65 (10.9) | 210 (35.1) |
| It is OK to let a baby sleep with a bottle of milk | 25 (4.2) | 524 (87.5) | 50 (8.3) |
| Cleaning baby teeth is not important because they fall out anyway | 36 (6.0) | 523 (87.3) | 40 (6.7) |