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. 2019 Jun 30;57(217):184–188. doi: 10.31729/jnma.4420

Table 3. Percentage of correct participant responses by individual survey items.

Item content Correct response (%)
Floss should be done daily to clean in between teeth 32%
Routine dental visit help keep teeth and gums healthy 94%
Dental decay can spread from the motherto the babys mouth 14%
A mothers poor oral health may contribute to low birth weight baby 12%
The first tooth usually appears at around 6 months of age 70%
Sleeping with bottle containing formula could cause caries in baby 72%
First dental visit should be done between 2-3 yrs. 12%