Frontiers in Oral Health
Snacking behaviors and early childhood caries severity among Myanmar preschool children: a cross-sectional study
Background Early childhood caries (ECC) is highly prevalent among preschool children, particularly in Southeast Asian countries. Although dietary intake is a well-established risk factor, evidence on how specific snacking behaviors contribute to caries severity remains limited. This study examined the associations of food pocketing habit, main snack type, snack frequency, snack timing, and combined snacking patterns with ECC severity among Myanmar preschool children. Methods A cross-sectional analysis was performed …