A INFLUÊNCIA DA FAMÍLIA NAS DOENÇAS BUCAIS DA PRIMEIRA INFÂNCIA

Abstract

Oral hygiene habits introduced and maintained by parents or caregivers play a fundamental role in preventing diseases such as tooth decay, a public health condition with greater prevalence in children and characterized by a multifactorial etiology. Dental caries, due to its rapid progression, can negatively affect quality of life and result in early losses. Therefore, the need for intervention strategies that enable families to promote their children's oral health stands out. This study aims to verify how collaboration between health professionals and families can affect oral health from the eruption of the first tooth into the oral cavity and affect children's quality of life.