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Doichinova L, Bakardjiev P, Peneva M. Assessment of food habits in children aged 6-12 years and the risk of caries. Biotechnol Biotechnol Equip. 2014;29(1):200-204doi: 10.1080/13102818.2014.989180.
Doichinova, L., Bakardjiev, P., & Peneva, M. (2015). Assessment of food habits in children aged 6-12 years and the risk of caries. Biotechnology, biotechnological equipment, 29(1), 200-204. https://doi.org/10.1080/13102818.2014.989180
Doichinova, Liliya, et al. "Assessment of food habits in children aged 6-12 years and the risk of caries." Biotechnology, biotechnological equipment vol. 29,1 (2015): 200-204. doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/13102818.2014.989180
Doichinova L, Bakardjiev P, Peneva M. Assessment of food habits in children aged 6-12 years and the risk of caries. Biotechnol Biotechnol Equip. 2015 Jan 02;29(1):200-204. doi: 10.1080/13102818.2014.989180. Epub 2014 Dec 12. PMID: 26019634; PMCID: PMC4433830.
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Biotechnol Biotechnol Equip. 2015 Jan 02;29(1):200-204. doi: 10.1080/13102818.2014.989180. Epub 2014 Dec 12.

Assessment of food habits in children aged 6-12 years and the risk of caries.

Biotechnology, biotechnological equipment

Liliya Doichinova, Peter Bakardjiev, Milena Peneva

Affiliations

  1. Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University of Sofia , Sofia , Bulgaria.

PMID: 26019634 PMCID: PMC4433830 DOI: 10.1080/13102818.2014.989180

Abstract

Food is necessary for the proper growth and development of children. The excessive intake of low-molecular carbohydrates constitutes a serious health issue, which has an unfavourable impact on the dental health status. The aim of this study was to assess the food habits in healthy children aged 6-12 years and the effect on their oral risk profile. The study included 100 children. The assessment of their nutrition was done with the help of a seven-day reproduction of the food intake and a survey used to determine their underlying food habits and preferences. The results revealed unbalanced nutrition of the children and increased intake of simple sugar, which will increase the risk of development of dental caries. The observed high levels of DMFT (number of decayed, missing and filled teeth) in 54% of the children is a logical result of the frequent intake of sugary foods and beverages for a long period of time, as this will increase the acid production by microorganisms in dental plaque, which is one of the leading etiologic factors for the development of caries. It is necessary for dentists to administer control over the carbohydrate intake and the food habits of children, as well as to encourage non-cariogenic diet in order to keep their good oral health.

Keywords: carbohydrate intake; caries risk; children; dental caries; food habits

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