Consumption Of Sweets In Children Below 6 Years Of Age Related To Dental Caries In Semi-Urban Areas

Research Article
Apoorva V.S and Dhanraj
DOI: 
http://dx.doi.org/10.24327/ijrsr.2017.0808.0607
Subject: 
science
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Aim: To investigate the rate of consumption of sweets in children below 6 years of age related to dental caries in semi-urban areas. Method: This study was carried out in a panchayat school in Karayanchavadi. 100 students screened for caries. The questionnaire included 18 questions that data from the questionnaire were extracted and analysed. Result: This study observed a market proportion of children consuming sweets having a significant prevalence of dental caries. In oral health awarness program the choice of sweet consumption and caries needs to be initiated further