Variables

Number

Percentages (%)

Brushing frequency

Once

118

51.1

Twice

108

46.8

Thrice

5

2.2

Mouth cleaning products

Tooth paste

207

89.6

Bicarbonate powder

12

5.2

Salt

8

3.5

Soap

4

1.7

Frequency of toothbrush changes

Every 3 months

96

41.6

When the filaments are all destroyed

84

36.4

Monthly

28

12.1

Every six months

23

10.0

Brushing method

Vertically

15

6.5

Horizontally

48

20.8

Both

168

72.7