Early Childhood Caries 1 article

Early Childhood Caries is dental caries occurring in preschool children, where frequent sugar exposure, feeding patterns, plaque control and fluoride use can combine with rapid lesion progression. Early enamel changes may be managed preventively, while cavitation can require arrest strategies or restorative care adapted to age and cooperation. Parent-supported brushing and timely attendance are part of disease control. Caries in very young children is the defined subject, distinct from general paediatric dentistry or normal eruption and development of the primary dentition.