Abstract

Dental caries is one of the most common oral diseases during childhood and may negatively affect children’s health, nutrition, and quality of life. Proper oral hygiene, combined with parental guidance and dental follow-up, is essential to prevent the development of carious lesions. This article aims to discuss the importance of children’s oral hygiene as a preventive measure, highlighting healthy habits and oral health education from the early years of life.

Keywords

oral hygiene, oral health, dental caries, pediatric dentistry, prevention