Table 3.
Data frequency of oral hygiene and dietary habits
| Variables frequency | Study group (%) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
| |||
| Nonobese | Obese | ||
| Tooth brushing | |||
| No times a day | 31.5 | 74.1 | <0.05 |
| Once a day | 46.3 | 20.4 | |
| Twice a day | 13 | 5.6 | |
| Thrice a day and more | 9.3 | 0 | |
| Food meals | |||
| Once or twice a day | 27.8 | 3.7 | <0.05 |
| Thrice a day | 53.7 | 24.1 | |
| More than thrice a day | 18.5 | 72.2 | |
| Flossing | |||
| Yes | 25.9 | 5.6 | <0.05 |
| No | 74.1 | 94.4 | |
| Fluoride mouthwash | |||
| Yes | 53.7 | 37 | >0.05 |
| No | 46.3 | 63 | |
| Gingival bleeding during tooth brushing | |||
| Yes | 14.8 | 74.1 | <0.05 |
| No | 85.2 | 25.9 | |
Chi-squared test, P=0.00, P<0.05: Statistically significant. P – Probability value