Dental caries affects body weight, growth and quality of life in pre-school children

Severe untreated dental caries is very common in pre-school children in many countries.Following treatment of affected decayed teeth there is more rapid weight gain and growth velocity in the treated children.Children with untreated early childhood caries (ECC) have significantly poorer oral health-related quality of life than children without ECC.Comprehensive treatment in pre-school children makes a very significant difference to the psychological and social aspects of the child's life.