Cesarean section delivery vs Vaginal delivery
Caries prevalence (early childhood caries) · Toddlers and preschool children, 2 to 6 years of age (primary dentition)
Caesarean section delivery may be associated with a modestly higher prevalence of early childhood caries than vaginal delivery (pooled OR 1.48), but the evidence is inconsistent and of very low certainty.
1 finding from 1 review
- Is the mode of childbirth delivery linked to the prevalence of early childhood caries? A systematic review and… 2021 All outcomesCaries assessed at 8 months to 6 years of age · Community/population-based; studies from Europe, Asia, South America and IsraelOR 1.48 [1.07, 2.05]11 studies · 58682 participantsVery low