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. 2020 Jan-Feb;13(1):66–71. doi: 10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1710

Table 3.

Children's knowledge about periodontal infection and gum-protective aids

Count Column valid n%
What does gum bleeding mean? Healthy gum   51 11.3
Inflamed gum 125 27.7
Gum recession   23   5.1
I do not know 252 55.9
How do you protect yourself from gum bleeding? Using toothbrush, paste, and dental floss 110 24.4
Using soft food   49 10.9
Using vitamin C   36   8.0
I do not know 256 56.8