Clinical term
early childhood caries
Rapid decay in infants and toddlers, typically linked to frequent night feeding with milk or sweetened drinks and minimal cleaning.
Reviewed by Dr. Amit Sharma, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon · Last reviewed 3 September 2026
Where we discuss early childhood caries
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