Abstract: In present times sugar consumption is one of the most common factors for the development of Dental caries which significantly increases with the increased consumption of sugar intake.
Aim: The aim of this study was to analyze the role of sweet preference in dental caries among 12years, 15years and 18years age group children.
Material and methods: The survey was conducted in the two areas of Udaipur city, rural and urban. A total of 252 examinees from rural and urban settlements, were assessed for sweet preference using a free choice method. W.H.O standards and criteria were used for dental caries detection.
Results: Results revealed that the urbanised examinee preferred higher sugar concentration and demonstrated higher DMFT scores than their rural counterparts (p=0.00). These differences between the two populations were statistically significant. Data were analysed for correlation between caries and sweet preference. Urban group children of this study had the habit of snacking in between meals and were found to be greater which is highly significant with the DMFT value (p=0.000)
Conclusion: Dental Caries is an irreversible phenomenon and in a country like India there is an increasing need for dental practitioners to combat high prevalence of dental caries among school children.
Keyword: Dental caries; Sweet preference; School children; DMFT.
Title: Inclination of Sugar Rich Diet and Its Effect on Oral Health among School Children
Author: Dr. Aditi Mathur, Dr. Vikram Pal Aggarwal, Dr. Anmol Mathur
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
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