Dental Flossing in Early Adolescence as a Predictor of Habit Maintenance Over Time.

IF 1.2 4区医学 Q3 DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE

International journal of dental hygiene Pub Date : 2026-08-17 DOI:10.1111/idh.70130

Maile Maísa Langbecker, Eduarda da Silveira Borstmann, Michele Inês Baierle, Tassia Silvana Borges, Jessica Klöckner Knorst, Renita Baldo Moraes

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Abstract

Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of use of dental flossing and associated factors over time.

Methodology: This two-wave longitudinal observational study was conducted using an online questionnaire, which included adolescents and young adults who participated in a cross-sectional study in 2012. Dental flossing was assessed using the question 'Do you use dental floss?' Sociodemographic factors, use of dental services, self-perception of oral health and need for dental care were also evaluated. Data were analysed using adjusted Poisson regression analysis. Results are presented in prevalence ratio (PR) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs).

Results: A total of 202 individuals were followed over time. Of these, 49.01% reported using dental floss at least twice a week and 23.27% used it daily. Individuals who used dental floss daily in childhood had a 69% higher prevalence of flossing over time (PR 1.69; 95% CI 1.12-2.45). Those who had visited the dentist in the last year (PR 1.34; 95% CI 1.02-1.77), who used private oral health services (PR 1.54; 95% CI 1.15-2.06) and who reported excellent/good self-perceived oral health (PR 1.51; 95% CI 1.14-2.00) also showed a higher prevalence of flossing.

Conclusion: The use of dental floss in childhood is positively associated with its continuation into adulthood, reinforcing the importance of establishing oral hygiene habits early in life.

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青少年早期使用牙线作为习惯维持的预测因子。

前言：本研究的目的是评估牙线使用的流行程度和相关因素随时间的变化。方法：这项双波纵向观察研究采用在线调查问卷进行，调查对象包括2012年参加横断面研究的青少年和年轻人。用“你用牙线吗？”这个问题来评估牙线的使用情况。还评估了社会人口因素、牙科服务的使用、对口腔健康的自我认知和对牙科护理的需求。数据分析采用校正泊松回归分析。结果以患病率（PR）和95%置信区间（95% ci）表示。结果：总共有202人被跟踪了一段时间。其中，49.01%的人每周至少使用两次牙线，23.27%的人每天使用。儿童时期每天使用牙线的人，随着时间的推移，使用牙线的患病率要高出69% （PR为1.69；95% CI为1.12-2.45）。去年看过牙医的人（比值为1.34；95%可信区间为1.02-1.77）、使用私人口腔保健服务的人（比值为1.54；95%可信区间为1.15-2.06）和自我认为口腔健康非常好/良好的人（比值为1.51；95%可信区间为1.14-2.00）使用牙线的比例也较高。结论：儿童时期使用牙线与成年后继续使用牙线呈正相关，强调了在生命早期建立口腔卫生习惯的重要性。

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International journal of dental hygiene DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE-

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4.00

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8.30%

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>12 weeks

期刊介绍： International Journal of Dental Hygiene is the official scientific peer-reviewed journal of the International Federation of Dental Hygienists (IFDH). The journal brings the latest scientific news, high quality commissioned reviews as well as clinical, professional and educational developmental and legislative news to the profession world-wide. Thus, it acts as a forum for exchange of relevant information and enhancement of the profession with the purpose of promoting oral health for patients and communities. The aim of the International Journal of Dental Hygiene is to provide a forum for exchange of scientific knowledge in the field of oral health and dental hygiene. A further aim is to support and facilitate the application of new knowledge into clinical practice. The journal welcomes original research, reviews and case reports as well as clinical, professional, educational and legislative news to the profession world-wide.