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How To Prevent Dental Caries in Kids & Importance of Milk Teeth?

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Dr. Ashvini PhadnisDentist • 17 Years Exp.BDS, MDS - Paedodontics And Preventive Dentistry
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Dental caries, or tooth decay, is an infectious process involving breakdown of the tooth enamel. Decay develops when sugars are often left to remain on the teeth – and for a long time. In young children at risk for dental caries, interventions focus on reducing the burden of bacteria, reducing the intake of refined sugars, and increasing the resistance of teeth to caries development.

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