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

Abstract

Introduction: Oral health plays a vital role in the overall well-being of children. Therefore, the study assesses parents’ awareness and knowledge of their children’s brushing frequency. Objective: To determine the frequency of brushing and use of fluoride toothpaste in children aged 0 to 3 years in the parish of Totoracocha in Cuenca in 2023. Materials and Methods: The study design is quantitative and descriptive. It is a cross-sectional field study in which the observational technique was used. Results: The sample obtained consisted of 249 data, with a predominance of women (58.23%), of whom 41.77% brushed their teeth twice a day, and 15.66% did not brush them at all. The most commonly used toothpaste was with fluoride, between 1000 and 1100 ppm. Conclusion: The frequency of tooth brushing was higher than twice a day, and the use of fluoride toothpaste (1000 to 1100 ppm) was the majority in children aged 0 to 3 years in the parish of Totoracocha in Cuenca in 2023.