Table 4

Athlete feedback provided at study visit one and study visit three

Study visit 1
Motivators% athletes motivated to adhere to recommended behaviour
Impact on daily activities79
Impact on performance in sport88
Inflammation elsewhere in the body93
Unattractive appearance90
Acid erosion90
Gum diseases91
Tooth decay91
Study visit 3
Oral hygiene aids% athletes intending to use in the future
Manual TB47
Electric TB65
PFT80
Flosspicks42
  • PFT, prescription fluoride toothpaste; TB, toothbrush.