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ECC affects infants and preschool children worldwide.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Aim:<\/jats:title>\n A survey to identify the factors influencing the ECC among preschool children in Madipakkam, Chennai.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methodology:<\/jats:title>\n A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted among 3-5-year-old preschool children in Madipakkam, Chennai. Three schoolchildren participated in the study. In total, 313 children aged three to five years took part in the study. A closed-ended questionnaire was used to collect general information to assess their feeding habits and oral hygiene practices.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results:<\/jats:title>\n Dental caries experience (dmft and deft) was high among children who were bottle-fed compared to children who were breastfed. 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