Demographic Distribution of Dental Carries in North India

Dental caries are among most common oral diseases including others like bad breath, dry mouth, periodontitis or gum disease, including gingivitis, and sometimes oral cancer. The present study was planned to assess the prevalence of dental caries among population after the eruption of permanent dentition and to find out the association of socio-demographic characteristics with the prevalence of dental caries. Majority of the patients were between 15 years and 35 years old (41.35%). A small percentage (16.67%) of the patients were 40-60 years old. 56.14% students were male and 43.86% were female. 66.67% population belonged to Hindu religion and the rest population was Muslims. Our study raised serious concern about individual and social habit regarding oral hygiene. Data showed washing mouth, financial condition and number of family members affected oral hygiene habit which finally landed as dental carries.