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)