IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-9-5-25127 Original Research Paper EARLY CHILDHOOD CARIES: FEATURES, ETIOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT Megha Jain Dr. Gulsheen Kaur Kochhar Dr. May 2020 9 5 01 02 ABSTRACT

ECC is the most common chronic disease among young children and affects children less than 71 months of age, and they currently represent a public health problem in various countries worldwide. There are a multitude of risk factors associated with ECC. Feeding habits and a variety of biological, environmental, and socioeconomic factors are involved in the development of ECC. It can affect a child’s well–being, learning ability, and quality of life. It is important to understand the natural history of ECC in order to implement effective preventive strategies