Knowledge Attitude Practice on the Oral Hygiene Practices in Children Below 12 Years Shivani N1, Gounder Revathy2,* 1Graduate Student, Department of Prosthodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical science, Saveetha University, Chennai, India 2Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical science, Saveetha University, Chennai, India *Corresponding Author: Dr Revathy Gounder, M.D.S., Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, 162 Poonamallee High Road, Chennai-600077, Tamil Nadu, India Mobile: 8682873804, Email: revathygounder@yahoo.com
Online published on 19 August, 2019. Abstract The brushing techniques in children are different when compared with those in adults. Children of this age category are more prone to tooth decays. When the primary teeth has decays and is not treated, it may infect the primary teeth and hence this research is important to prevent infection. Two hundred participants aged between 3–12 were recruited through a survey. A questionnaire was administered to generate information on oral hygiene practices. This was an online survey undertaken by using the link https://surveyplanet. com//.Oral hygiene is of major concern and only 43.4% people take proper care. It is also seen that about 72% children use toothbrush to brush their teeth. It is also seen that majority of the children, about 72% use toothpaste. Whereas about 4% people use salt and water or oil for brushing. The level of individuals utilizing oral cleanliness helps other than toothbrush and toothpaste was less. Subsequently, the dental experts need to instruct and inspire individuals about the oral cleanliness support alongside legitimate choice and utilization of the different oral cleanliness helps. Top Keywords Oral cavity, Plaque, Hygiene, Cleanliness, Brushing techniques. Top |