Table 2.

Questions about fluoride.

Question	Number	%
Have you heard about fluoride?
1. Yes	135	86.0
2. No	22	14.0
Main benefit of fluoride?
1. Whitens teeth	16	10.2
2. Protection from dental caries	110	70.1
3. Protection from gum diseases	3	1.9
4. I don’t know	28	17.8
Various sources of fluoride? (multiple responses allowed)
1. Drinking water	15	9.6
2. Tooth paste	98	62.2
3. Application by dentist	69	43.9
4. I don’t know	33	21.0