Investigation of Floss Preference by Types and Future Use Intention according to Floss Experience

Background: The use of dental floss along with a toothbrush is a well-known oral hygiene product that effectively removes dental plaque and reduces the risk of dental caries and periodontal disease. Despite the fact that various types of floss are being used, flossing methods based on the thread typ...

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Main Authors: Myoung-Hee Kim, Hae Yeon Yun, Ji Hyeon Park, Young Sun Hwang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Korean Society of Dental Hygiene Science 2022-09-01
Series:치위생과학회지
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Young Sun Hwang
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description Background: The use of dental floss along with a toothbrush is a well-known oral hygiene product that effectively removes dental plaque and reduces the risk of dental caries and periodontal disease. Despite the fact that various types of floss are being used, flossing methods based on the thread type are being taught. In addition, personal preference according to the floss types has not been investigated. In this study, individual preferences according to the floss types were investigated by experiencing various types of dental floss to both floss users and non-users. In addition, the change in intention to use dental floss in the future after flossing experience of non-users was investigated.Methods: General public participated in the individual interview survey (n=419). Subjects responded to the questionnaire after using all of the thread type, Y-type, and C-type floss. All statistics were expressed frequencies and percentages for categorical variables, and the chi-squared test was used to determine the statistical significance of associations between the variables.Results: As a result of the analysis, the preference of C-type floss was highest in both floss users and non-users. The biggest reason for not using dental floss was not knowing the necessity of flossing (36.4%). In addition, both floss users and non-users responded that C-type floss was suitable for flossing in the anterior and posterior regions. The change in the positive future intention to use dental floss after flossing experience of non-users was statistically significantly associated with age.Conclusion: This result suggests that there is a need to provide education on how to use dental floss in various forms. Based on this, it will be possible to lead a change in individual's attitude for future oral health through active and continuous flossing experience.
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spelling doaj.art-31da814911f34bd096b399e027b01d572022-12-22T03:17:59ZengThe Korean Society of Dental Hygiene Science치위생과학회지2233-76792022-09-0122314815510.17135/jdhs.2022.22.3.148Investigation of Floss Preference by Types and Future Use Intention according to Floss ExperienceMyoung-Hee Kim0https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1589-4038Hae Yeon Yun1https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5887-4569Ji Hyeon Park2https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5293-978XYoung Sun Hwang3https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7012-3434Department of Dental Hygiene, College of Health Science, Eulji University, Seongnam 13135, KoreaDepartment of Dental Hygiene, College of Health Science, Eulji University, Seongnam 13135, KoreaDepartment of Dental Hygiene, College of Health Science, Eulji University, Seongnam 13135, KoreaDepartment of Dental Hygiene, College of Health Science, Eulji University, Seongnam 13135, KoreaBackground: The use of dental floss along with a toothbrush is a well-known oral hygiene product that effectively removes dental plaque and reduces the risk of dental caries and periodontal disease. Despite the fact that various types of floss are being used, flossing methods based on the thread type are being taught. In addition, personal preference according to the floss types has not been investigated. In this study, individual preferences according to the floss types were investigated by experiencing various types of dental floss to both floss users and non-users. In addition, the change in intention to use dental floss in the future after flossing experience of non-users was investigated.Methods: General public participated in the individual interview survey (n=419). Subjects responded to the questionnaire after using all of the thread type, Y-type, and C-type floss. All statistics were expressed frequencies and percentages for categorical variables, and the chi-squared test was used to determine the statistical significance of associations between the variables.Results: As a result of the analysis, the preference of C-type floss was highest in both floss users and non-users. The biggest reason for not using dental floss was not knowing the necessity of flossing (36.4%). In addition, both floss users and non-users responded that C-type floss was suitable for flossing in the anterior and posterior regions. The change in the positive future intention to use dental floss after flossing experience of non-users was statistically significantly associated with age.Conclusion: This result suggests that there is a need to provide education on how to use dental floss in various forms. Based on this, it will be possible to lead a change in individual's attitude for future oral health through active and continuous flossing experience.dental plaquehygienemouth diseaseoral healthtoothbrushing
spellingShingle Myoung-Hee Kim
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Ji Hyeon Park
Young Sun Hwang
Investigation of Floss Preference by Types and Future Use Intention according to Floss Experience
치위생과학회지
dental plaque
hygiene
mouth disease
oral health
toothbrushing
title Investigation of Floss Preference by Types and Future Use Intention according to Floss Experience
title_full Investigation of Floss Preference by Types and Future Use Intention according to Floss Experience
title_fullStr Investigation of Floss Preference by Types and Future Use Intention according to Floss Experience
title_full_unstemmed Investigation of Floss Preference by Types and Future Use Intention according to Floss Experience
title_short Investigation of Floss Preference by Types and Future Use Intention according to Floss Experience
title_sort investigation of floss preference by types and future use intention according to floss experience
topic dental plaque
hygiene
mouth disease
oral health
toothbrushing
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