Breastfeeding may not contribute to early childhood caries (ECC), but other factors, including early feeding habits, may increase the risk of tooth decay, according to a study published in BMC Oral ...

High birth weight may serve as a predictor for early childhood tooth decay and should be factored into risk assessments to prevent caries, according to a birth cohort study published in BMC Oral ...

This study aimed to determine the risk factors of early childhood caries (ECC) among preschool children from eastern Saudi Arabia. In this cross-sectional study, 241 carers and their children from 10 ...

Tooth loss is often the final stage of oral diseases like dental caries and periodontal disease, and has been linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and higher mortality rates, ...

A new study published in The Journal of the American Dental Association found an association between e-cigarette use or vaping and dental caries risk. Study: A comparison of the caries risk between ...