Table 4.

Self-Reported Periodontal and Clinical Status (%) According to Periodontitis Case Definition

Periodontal Health Questions	Severe (n = 18)	Moderate (n = 46)	Mild/None (n = 11)
1. Do you think you might have gum disease?
Yes	27.8	17.4	0
2. Overall, how would you rate the health of your teeth and gums?
Excellent/very good	33.3	47.8	81.8
Good	33.3	43.5	18.2
Fair/poor	33.3	8.7	0
3. Have you ever had treatment for gum disease, such as scaling and root planing, sometimes called “deep” cleaning?
Yes	77.8	43.5	18.2
4. Have you ever had any teeth become loose on their own, without an injury?
Yes	22.2	15.2	9.1
5. Have you ever been told by a dental professional that you lost bone around your teeth?
Yes	50.0	34.8	0
6. During the past 3 months, have you noticed a tooth that doesn’t look right?
Yes	11.8	8.9	0
7. Aside from brushing your teeth with a toothbrush, in the last 7 days, how many times did you use dental floss or any other device to clean between your teeth?
0	0	6.5	0
1 to 7	100	93.5	100
8. Aside from brushing your teeth with a toothbrush, in the last 7 days, how many times did you use mouthwash or other dental rinse product that you use to treat dental disease or dental problems?
0	33.3	43.5	54.6
1 to 7	66.7	56.5	45.4