It is thought that due to the co-occurrence of these two disorders they may have a common etiology.As a feature of GLHS one case study has shown GLHS to co-occur with autism spectrum disorder. Epidemiology
As of 2018 only 36 cases have been reported. History
The first case was reported by Heinrich Obersteiner in 1914. == References ==
It is common for infants and young children to frequently consume fermentable carbohydrates, in the form of liquids. The consumption of liquids containing fermentable carbohydrate, include drinks such as: juice, breast milk, formula, soda. These consumables all have the potential to increase the risk of dental caries due to prolonged contact between sugars in the liquid and cariogenic bacteria on the tooth surface. Recent research has shown that breastfeeding does not increase caries risk up to 12 months of age. Poor feeding practices without appropriate preventive measures can lead to a distinctive pattern of caries in susceptible infants and toddlers commonly known as baby bottle tooth decay or ECC. Frequent and long duration bottle feeding, especially at night, is associated with ECC. This finding can be attributed to the fact that there is less salivary flow at night and hence less capacity for buffering and remineralisation. Each time a child drinks these liquids, acids attack for 20 minutes or longer. A parents education and health awareness has a major influence on the caries experience of their child - feeding practices, dietary habits and food choices. Socioeconomic factors
Dental caries still today, remains the most prevalent disease worldwide. This means the disease is highly preventable, yet it is still burdening millions of children and into adulthood with pain and potentially lower quality of life. There are several studies by Locker and Mota-Veloso reporting that there is a two-way relationship that exists between dental caries and levels of education, household income that effect quality of life and social positioning.