Evaluation of variation of dietary and oral hygiene practices seen in children aged 5- 8 years, in the different phases of the lockdown and post lockdown implemented due to covid 19 pandemic situation: an observational study

In this observational study, questionnaires were sent to the parents of children at 3 phases of lockdown that is phase 1, phase 2 and post lockdown aged 5 to 8 years, to check for the variation seen in ingestion of food items which were related to dental caries usually. Also questions related to oral hygiene practices, their variation in different phases and also questions relating to use of fluoride toothpaste were asked. Results showed increase in consumption of food items which were cariogenic nature and also better oral hygiene practices were followed, may be due to the parental presence in the lockdown.