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A prevalência do uso do fio dentário em crianças em França: estudo transversal
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Objetivo: Determinar a prevalência do uso do fio dentário num grupo de crianças em França. Avaliar a perceção da necessidade do uso por parte dos responsáveis e comparar os hábitos de higiene oral dos responsáveis e dos seus filhos.
Materiais e métodos: Estudo transversal, realizado através da aplicação de um questionário online entre novembro de 2023 e o início de janeiro de 2024, dirigido a responsáveis de crianças com idades entre os 6 meses e os 6 anos.
Resultados: A amostra foi composta por 533 responsáveis de crianças francesas, das quais 66,0% residem na região de Pays-de-la-Loire. Entre estas crianças, 46,9% tinham entre 1 e 3 anos. No que diz respeito às consultas de medicina dentária, 49,3% das crianças nunca tiveram uma consulta, enquanto 26,8% tiveram uma há menos de 6 meses. Quanto à higiene oral, 46,7% dos responsáveis afirmaram escovar os dentes dos seus filhos duas vezes por dia, sendo essa escovagem sempre supervisionada em 57,9% dos casos e realizada pelas mães em 83,5%. Apenas 2,2% dos responsáveis não supervisionam a escovagem. Entre os inquiridos, 25,3% utilizam fio dentário para a sua própria higiene oral, mas apenas 2,2% o utilizam para a higiene oral dos seus filhos. Entre os responsáveis que usam fio dentário nos seus filhos, 72,7% utilizam-no raramente e apenas 27,3% diariamente. Além disso, 45,5% usam-no antes da escovagem e a mesma percentagem depois. Quando questionados sobre o fio dentário, 72,7% dos responsáveis afirmam ser fácil a sua utilização. Entre as crianças que usam fio dentário, 95,1% nunca tiveram cáries.
Conclusão: Embora a maioria dos responsáveis escove os dentes dos seus filhos duas vezes por dia e apenas uma minoria não supervisione essa atividade, o uso do fio dentário é bastante limitado. A prevalência do uso do fio dentário nas crianças entre os 6 meses e os 6 anos, em França, foi de 2,2%, enquanto nos responsáveis foi de 25,3%. Estas baixas prevalências sugerem uma falta de perceção da sua importância por parte dos responsáveis. É necessária uma maior sensibilização para a importância dessa prática, de forma a garantir uma melhor saúde oral às crianças.
Objective: To determine the prevalence of dental floss use in a group of children in France. Evaluate the perception of the need for flossing by caregivers and compare the oral hygiene habits of caregivers and their children. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study using an online questionnaire was conducted between November 2023 and early January 2024, targeting caregivers of children aged 6 months to 6 years. Results: The sample comprised 533 caregivers of French children, with 66.0% residing in Pays-de-la-Loire. Among these children, 46.9% were aged between 1 and 3 years. Regarding dental visits, 49.3% of children had never had a consultation, while 26.8% had seen a dentist within the last 6 months. Concerning children's oral hygiene, 46.7% of caregivers reported brushing their children's teeth twice daily, with supervision in 57.9% of cases and mothers performing the brushing in 83.5% of instances. Only 2.2% of caregivers did not supervise brushing. Among respondents, 25.3% used dental floss themselves, but only 2.2% used it for their children's oral hygiene. Among those who used floss on their children, 72.7% used it rarely, while only 27.3% used it daily. Additionally, 45.5% used dental floss before brushing, and the same percentage used it afterward. When asked about dental floss, 72.7% of caregivers found it easy to use. Among children who used dental floss, 95.1% had never had cavities. Conclusion: Despite most caregivers brushing their children's teeth twice daily and only a minority not supervising this activity, dental floss use is quite limited. The prevalence of dental floss use among children aged 6 months to 6 years in France was 2.2%, and among caregivers, it was 25.3%. These low prevalences suggest a lack of awareness of its importance among caregivers. There is a need for increased awareness of this practice to ensure better oral health for children.
Objective: To determine the prevalence of dental floss use in a group of children in France. Evaluate the perception of the need for flossing by caregivers and compare the oral hygiene habits of caregivers and their children. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study using an online questionnaire was conducted between November 2023 and early January 2024, targeting caregivers of children aged 6 months to 6 years. Results: The sample comprised 533 caregivers of French children, with 66.0% residing in Pays-de-la-Loire. Among these children, 46.9% were aged between 1 and 3 years. Regarding dental visits, 49.3% of children had never had a consultation, while 26.8% had seen a dentist within the last 6 months. Concerning children's oral hygiene, 46.7% of caregivers reported brushing their children's teeth twice daily, with supervision in 57.9% of cases and mothers performing the brushing in 83.5% of instances. Only 2.2% of caregivers did not supervise brushing. Among respondents, 25.3% used dental floss themselves, but only 2.2% used it for their children's oral hygiene. Among those who used floss on their children, 72.7% used it rarely, while only 27.3% used it daily. Additionally, 45.5% used dental floss before brushing, and the same percentage used it afterward. When asked about dental floss, 72.7% of caregivers found it easy to use. Among children who used dental floss, 95.1% had never had cavities. Conclusion: Despite most caregivers brushing their children's teeth twice daily and only a minority not supervising this activity, dental floss use is quite limited. The prevalence of dental floss use among children aged 6 months to 6 years in France was 2.2%, and among caregivers, it was 25.3%. These low prevalences suggest a lack of awareness of its importance among caregivers. There is a need for increased awareness of this practice to ensure better oral health for children.
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Fio dentário Dispositivos de higienização interdentária Dentição decídua Cuidados dentários Higiene oral Escovagem dentária