Frecuencia de cepillado y uso de pasta dental con flúor en niños de 0 a 3 años de la parroquia San Blas de la ciudad de Cuenca 2023.

Abstract

Introduction: Dental care in children aged 0 to 3 years plays an essential role in the healthy development of their early dentition. Objective: To determine the frequency of brushing and the use of fluoride toothpaste in children aged 0 to 3 years in the San Blas parish of Cuenca in 2023. Methodology: This is a quantitative, observational study with a descriptive and cross-sectional approach. A representative random sample of 197 children aged 0 to 3 years from the San Blas parish was selected. Data analysis was performed using SPSS software version 26. Results: It was found that 56.3% of 0-3- yearold children brush their teeth twice a day; 45.2% use fluoride toothpaste, of which 24.4% use toothpaste with a concentration of 1000-1100 PPM; the frequency of brushing does not depend on the parents' educational level (p=0.345); 46.7% of the children use an amount of toothpaste equivalent to a pea-sized amount; the amount and type of toothpaste are associated with the age of the children (p=0.001, respectively). Conclusions: There is a significant association between the quantity and type of toothpaste used by children aged 0 to 3 years.