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Children were examined to assess the mean decayed\/filled primary teeth (dmft) index, and a self-administered validated questionnaire was given to the mothers to collect data on the practice of breastfeeding initiation, its duration, and dental hygiene habits.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results:<\/jats:title>\n \n Dental caries prevalence was found to be higher in urban areas (54.6%) than rural areas (45.4%). The frequency of using toothpaste was highest among the tooth-cleaning materials. A significant difference in caries prevalence was observed among the children, those who brushed twice a day, and those who did not brush (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n = 0.039). The difference was significant in the mean dmft of children from the upper socioeconomic class (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n = 0.023) compared with the other classes. A significant difference was also observed between breastfeeding duration (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n = 0.010), exclusive and nonexclusive breastfeeding, time of initiation of breastfeeding within 12 h (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n < 0.001), and alternative feeding with caries prevalence (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n < 0.001).\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions:<\/jats:title>\n Dental caries were higher in urban localities and upper socioeconomic classes. Breastfeeding initiation and duration may play an important role in the causation of dental caries. 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