Research Article
Prevalence of Dental Caries, Oral Hygiene Knowledge, Status, and Practices among Visually Impaired Individuals in Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Table 1
Knowledge, attitude, and awareness of oral health among sample population.
| S. number | Questions | Yes (%) | No (%) |
| (1) | Do you rinse your mouth with water after each meal? | 283 (70) | 121 (30) | (2) | Do you use mouth wash? | 88 (21.8) | 316 (78.2) | (3) | Have you felt any sensitivity in your teeth before, while having cold or hot drink? | 198 (48) | 206 (52) | (4) | Have you experienced any bad smell while talking? | 194 (48.1) | 210 (51.9) | (5) | Have you ever visited a dentist before? | 221 (54.7) | 198 (45.3) |
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