Table 4 Motivation for oral health care a
All participants | Dentate participants | Dentate participants not meeting ADA oral hygiene recommendations b | |
|---|---|---|---|
n = 455 | n = 384 | n = 288 | |
Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) | |
Take good care of my teeth and gums | 5.7 (1.4) | 5.8 (1.2) | 5.6 (1.2) |
Floss my teeth daily | 5.2 (2.0) | 5.5 (1.7) | 5.2 (1.8) |
Brush my tongue daily | 5.9 (1.7) | 5.9 (1.7) | 5.8 (1.7) |
Brush my teeth daily | 6.4 (1.4) | 6.6 (1.0) | 6.5 (1.1) |
See a dentist in the next 6 months | 5.8 (1.8) | 6.1 (1.5) | 6.0 (1.5) |