Dental caries and associated factors among 2-4 years old children in Mbeya city, Tanzania

Conclusion: The prevalence of dental caries was very low. Older age and frequent consumption of factory made sugary foods at age 1-2 years were associated with higher odds of developing dental caries. Prolonged breasfeeding and breastfeeding at night had no association with dental caries. Prevention of dental caries should be instituted as soon as primary teeth start erupting, especially through discouraging consumption of factory made sugary foods/snacks.  Keywords●Dental caries  ●Risk factors  ●Children  ●Preschool  ●Tanzania
Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research