Table 2 Behavioral and non-behavioral factors affecting tooth decay based on literature review and scientific resources
Behavioral factors | Non-behavioral factors |
|---|---|
Do not do fluoride therapy | Person and tooth resistance (genetic factors, congenital or acquired) |
Use of fluoride-free toothpaste | Fluoride in drinking water |
No use of dental floss | Age and gender |
Do not brush | Economic status and social class |
Over-consumption of sugar, sweets, and carbohydrates | Dimensions of the family |
Lack of regular referral (six months) to the dentist to receive preventive services | Parent’s job and education |
Overeating and weight gain | blood type |
Reduce milk and dairy consumption | Level of salivation and concentration |
Eating snacks and unhealthy snack foods -chewing Gum, Chips, Puffs, Lavashes and Salt and Nutritional Snacks- junk food | Chronic and systemic diseases |
| Â | Residence |
| Â | Consistency of food |
| Â | Health literacy |