Table 2.

Parental knowledge regarding teething process and overall attitude toward infant oral health

Knowledge	Correct answer (%)	Incorrect answer (%)
When do babies get their first teeth?	87 (6–9 months)	13
Which teeth do you think are the first to come in the mouth?	91.2 (lower front)	8.7
By what time do you think eruption of milk teeth is complete?	35.8 (2½ years)	64.2
Is delayed eruption of teeth an indicator of presence of systemic disease?	2 (years)	98
Attitude	Agree (%)	Disagree (%)
Do you think it is necessary to consult a physician for teething problems?	93	7
Do you think you should take care of milk teeth?	95.5	4.5
Do you think you should consult a dentist when there is tooth decay?	97.2	2.8
If upper teeth erupt first, do you think it is a bad sign?	5.5	94.5
Do you clean your child's teeth?	40	60