High level of dental caries is often associated with oral hygiene, sugar intake and lack of fluoride supplementation. In the case of deciduous dental caries, scientists suggest that passive smoking at the age of 4 months can increase the risk. The cases of dental caries in the case of deciduous teeth have reached to the alarming number. One fifth of all the children from the developing countries develop dental caries. The prevention strategies for the dental caries often focus on sugar restrictions, oral hygiene and fluoride supplementation.
Dental caries results from various biological, environmental and lifestyle factors. Some of the well-known causes of dental caries include cariogenic bacteria, insufficient fluoride exposure. The recent studies have suggested that passive smoking may also be a considerable factor in developing dental caries. The recent study published points out…
