Relation between caries experience and the consumption of sweetened drinks and processed food in children: a population-based study.
Juliana Neide AmatoEdnalva Maria de Sousa EskenaziCarla MassaokaCamila Rodrigues de Araújo de AssisPaula Midori CasteloPublished in: International journal of dental hygiene (2022)
Early childhood caries was dependent on the consumption of sweetened drinks and the presence of biofilm, while in older children the caries experience was predicted by the consumption of snacks, cakes and biscuits, biofilm accumulation and toothbrushing frequency, emphasizing the need of health education to encourage healthy eating habits and oral care with approach to parents/caregivers to prevent dental caries development.
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