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Modification of occurrence of caries in children by toothbrushing and sugar exposure in fluoridated and nonfluoridated areas
Author(s) -
Hausen Hannu,
Hein Olli P.,
Paunio Ilkka
Publication year - 1981
Publication title -
community dentistry and oral epidemiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.061
H-Index - 101
eISSN - 1600-0528
pISSN - 0301-5661
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-0528.1981.tb01038.x
Subject(s) - medicine , dentistry , oral health , significant difference , dental health , dental decay , environmental health
A representative sample (2024 children, 7–16 years old) from fluoridated and nonfluoridated areas was studied. Structured questionnaires were used to collect data on oral health habits; caries diagnoses were made by local dentists in municipal dental clinics. In the fluoridated area a positive correlation existed between toothbrushing frequency and occurrence of dental caries. In the nonfluoridated area the correlation was negative. This difference in the effect of toothbrushing on caries was statistically significant. Sugar exposure increased the difference.