preschool children worldwide. In general, preschool children from families with 20% of the
lowest family incomes suffered about 80% of the ECC. Most, if not all, surveys indicated that
the great majority of ECC was left untreated. Untreated caries progresses into the dental
pulp, causing pain and infection. It can spread systemically, affecting a child's growth,
development and general health. Fundamental caries management is based on the …