Table 2.
Association between toothbrushing and decayed, missing and filled tooth (dmft) score for primary teeth
| Variable | n (%) | dmft (mean ± SD) | Prevalence (%) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age starting brushing | ||||
| After the first tooth erupted | 37 (6.8) | 1.9 ± 2.5 | 59.5 | 0.139 (not significant) |
| After reached 1 year old | 101 (18.6) | 1.8 ± 2.9 | 46.5 | |
| After reached 2 years old | 233 (42.9) | 2.2 ± 3.1 | 51.5 | |
| After reached 3 years old | 132 (24.3) | 2.9 ± 4.5 | 57.6 | |
| Others | 40 (7.4) | 2.2 ± 2.9 | 57.5 | |
| Brushing frequency | ||||
| Once a day | 453 (83.4) | 2.3 ± 3.4 | 54.3 | 0.646 (not significant) |
| Twice a day | 82 (15.1) | 2.2 ± 3.4 | 47.6 | |
| Three times a day | 8 (1.5) | 1.2 ± 2.1 | 37.5 | |
| Mother help | ||||
| Yes helping children | 385 (70.9) | 2.3 ± 3.4 | 53.2 | 0.996 (not significant) |
| Not helping | 158 (29.1) | 2.3 ± 3.6 | 52.5 | |
| Fluoridated toothpaste | ||||
| Using | 226 (41.6) | 2.2 ± 3.1 | 55.3 | 0.703 (not significant) |
| Not using | 8 (1.5) | 1.3 ± 2.0 | 50 | |
| Don’t know | 309 (56.9) | 2.3 ± 3.7 | 51.5 | |
SD, standard deviation.