Treatment of Dental Caries in the Preschool Children and Further Method of Prevention

Abstract

Early childhood caries is a virulent type of dental decay that has the potential to cause extensive damage to the baby teeth of toddlers and preschool children. This condition is not limited to a specific region, as it affects primarily underprivileged children globally. Typically, the treatment for caries involves either restoring the affected teeth or surgically removing them, accompanied by guidance on feeding habits. Nevertheless, this conventional approach has yielded unsatisfactory clinical results, with relapse rates of around 40% within the initial year following dental surgery. The primary prevention of early childhood caries has mainly focused on advising parents about feeding behaviors that contribute to tooth decay, but this approach has shown limited effectiveness. However, recent strategies that target the infectious aspect by employing topical antimicrobial therapy show potential for better outcomes.