Questionnaire Survey Results on Chewing of 90 People who Participated in the Health Class

Abstract

Decreases in masticatory and swallowing ability are associated with age, but it is possible to maintain these functions through training. This research is the results of a questionnaire survey conducted on 90 participants (4 men and 86 women) in a health class held in 2021. We conducted a questionnaire survey of 90 participants on chewing to understand the current situation. I cmpleted a 20-item questionnaire survey on chewing and swallowing. The results of the questionnaire are as follows.1) 4.4% with a removable partial denture, 2) 0.0% with complete dentures, 3) Currently attending a dentist 13.3%, 4) 36.7% undergoing regular dental examinations, 5) There are teeth currently being treated 6.7%, 6) The gums have been swollen 34.4%, 7) Blood comes out of the gums 38.9%, 8 )34.4% who are usually interested in teeth, 9) Have heard the name of xylitol 97.8%, 10) Have listened to the name of mutants bacteria 36.7%, 11) Can bite apples with their skin 85.6%, 12) Confident in my teeth 20.0%, 13) My teeth are strong 41.1% 14) 8020 I am exercising 46.7%.