Number

Percentage

Smoking

Yes

59

28.6%

No

147

71.4%

Action taken when having oral problems

Visit a doctor

37

18%

Visit a dentist

152

73.8%

Self-treat

12

5.8%

Ignore it

5

2.4%

Visits to the dentist

Every 3 months

23

11.2%

Every 6 months

41

19.9%

Once a year

24

11.7%

When in pain

109

52.9%

Never

9

4.4%

Brushing frequency

After meals

32

15.5%

Twice a day

79

38.3%

Once a day

83

40.3%

Never

12

5.8%

Fluoridated toothpaste

Yes

146

70.9%

No

21

10.2%

I don’t know

39

18.9%

Flossing frequency

Twice a day

25

12.1%

Once a day

24

11.7%

1-3 a week

31

15%

Never

126

61.2%

Mouthwash frequency

Twice a day

31

15%

Once a day

35

17%

1-3 a week

28

13.6%

Never

112

54.4%