Problem | Healthy children (%=yes) | Children with cardiac disease (%=yes) | χ2 | p Value |
---|---|---|---|---|
Do you think diet will affect dental decay? | 95 | 70 | 12.98 | < 0.0001 |
Do you think that toothbrushing will affect dental decay? | 72 | 47 | 2.29 | < 0.005 |
Does brushing help keep gums healthy? | 97 | 92 | 0.2 | < 0.24 NS |
Does fluoride stop decay? | 85 | 75 | 0.89 | < 0.35 NS |
Should children with congenital heart disease have fluoride tablets? | 92 | 70 | 6.14 | < 0.01 |
Do fissure sealants stop decay? | 25 | 43 | 4.48 | < 0.03 |
Has your child visited the dentist? | 97 | 82 | 7.35 | < 0.004 |
Does your child brush their teeth twice a day? | 73 | 55 | 4.39 | < 0.036 |