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Toothpaste and tooth brush usage in Vietnam
P/S are the dominant brand in Vietnam
Executive summary
• Female brushes their teeth more than male
• Before / after going to bed are the most common timing of brushing
teeth
• 1-3 minutes are the most common duration of brushing teeth
• Only 15% changes toothbrushes once per month or less
• Other than toothbrush / pastes, tooth care products are not widely
used
• P/S has the dominant popularity. What comes afterwards are
Colgate and Close up
Frequency of brushing teeth
10%
69%
18%
3%
15%
69%
13%
2%
1 time 2 times 3 times 4 times and more
Female Male
Female brushes their teeth more than male
Q. How often do you brush your teeth in a day? N=511
Frequency of brushing teeth (Timing)
94%
20% 22%
44%
66%
9%
80% 79%
56%
34%
Before breakfast After breakfast After lunch After dinner Before going to
bed
No
Yes
Before / after going to bed are the most common timing of brushing
teeth
Q. When do you brush your teeth usually? N=511
Average time of brushing teeth
8%
66%
23%
4%
Less than 1 min
1-3 mins
4-5 mins
6-10 mins
Over 10 mins
1-3 minutes are the most common duration of brushing
teeth
Q. How long do you brush your teeth in average one time? N=511
Frequency of changing toothbrush
1%
13%
27%
42%
18%
2%
17%
33%
38%
10%
Less than a
month
Every one month Every 2 months Every 3-4
months
Longer than 4
months
Female
Male
Only 15% changes toothbrushes once per month or less
Q. How often do you change your toothbrush? N=511
Common dental care products
83%
68%
35%
18% 16%
9% 8%
Toothbrush Toothpaste Mouthwash Tongue
brush
Dental floss Electric
toothbrush
Interdental
brush
Other than toothbrush / pastes, tooth care products are not widely used
Q. What of the followings do you use when brushing your teeth? N=510
Concerns about teeth
32%
62%
58%
62%
33%
44%
43%
0%
27%
56% 56%
52%
32%
46%
40%
2%
Row of teeth Bad breath Decayed
teeth
Color of teeth Periodontal
disease
Tartar Huts when
eating cold
items
Others
Female
Male
High concerns on bad breath, tooth colors and decayed teeth
Q. What are the things that you are concerned about your teeth? N=510
Top of the mind: Toothpaste brand
Dominant popularity of P/S
Q. Which brand comes up first when you hear "toothpaste“? N=510 By free comment
69%
14%
9%
1%
1% 0%
0%
6%
P/S
Colgate
Close up
Sensodyne
Glister
Aquafresh
Darlie
No answer
Top of the mind: Toothbrush brand
Dominant popularity of P/S
Q. Which brand comes up first when you hear "toothbrush“? N=504 By free comment
57%
18%
1%
3%
1%
0%
0% 0%
19%
P/S
Colgate
Close up
Oral B
Lipzo
Aquafresh
Systema
Engbo
No answer
Purchase factors
76%
53%
41%
38%
25%
20% 18%
13% 12% 11%
1%
29%
15%
27%
8% 8%
5%
2% 3% 2% 1% 1%
Important
Most important
factor
Q. Which are important factors when you buy toothpaste? N=508
Q. Which is the most important factor? N=508
Brand are quite high factors, although Ingredients / effects are what has been
paid attention most
Concern about effects
71%
65%
61%
44%
40%
37% 36%
4%
26%
39%
11%
7% 6% 6% 4%
1%
Whitening Prevent
caries
Fresh Anti
bacteria
Remove
plaque
Sensitivity Reduce
gingivitis
Others
Important
Most important
Strong concerns over “prevent caries” and “whitening”
Q. Which effects do you care when you buy toothpaste? N=508
Q. Which effect do you care the most? N=508
Toothpaste brand recognition and usage
P/S has the dominant popularity. What comes afterwards are Colgate and
Close up
Q. To what extend do you know toothpaste brands below? N=508
69%
25%
19%
8%
8%
5%
5%
5%
7%
5%
22%
58%
54%
18%
21%
10%
7%
7%
13%
9%
6%
9%
15%
23%
25%
15%
15%
14%
21%
20%
3%
7%
9%
18%
17%
17%
15%
13%
21%
14%
1%
2%
3%
34%
29%
53%
59%
61%
38%
51%
P/S
Colgate
Close up
Aquafresh
Sensodyne
Darlie
Bamboo Salt
Crest
Xylitol
Doreen
I use this brand regularly
I have used this brand
before
I know this brand and would
consider to buy
I know this brand and would
not consider to buy
I do not know this
Survey information
 Number of respondents: 511
 Gender: Male / Female (254 males and 257 females)
 Age group: 18 - 49
 Location: Nationwide
 Conducted on March, 2016
49.6%
50.4%
Gender
Male
Female
34.0%
34.3%
31.7%
Age
18-24
25-34
35-49
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