Table 2

Oral hygiene habits of smokers and non-smokers.

Oral hygiene habits

Smokers [no (%)]

Non smokers [no (%)]

Don't brush

42(8%)

29 (3%)

Brush once daily

294 (55%)

278 (30%)

Brush twice or more

199 (37%)

612 (67%)

Use dental floss

76 (14%)

152 (17%)

Dar-Odeh et al. Harm Reduction Journal 2010 7:10   doi:10.1186/1477-7517-7-10