Oral Health in Pediatrics
Oral Health in Pediatrics ( 10 Questions)
Filling the baby's bottle with sugary drinks before bedtime can contribute to tooth decay. Water is a better option if a bottle is needed at bedtime.
Allowing the baby to fall asleep with a bottle filled with formula or milk can cause baby bottle tooth decay due to prolonged exposure to sugars.
Cleaning the baby's teeth with a fluoride toothpaste after each feeding is recommended, but allowing the baby to fall asleep with a bottle should be avoided.
Offering a pacifier dipped in honey is not safe due to the risk of botulism. Honey should not be given to infants under 1 year old.
A. Filling the baby's bottle with sugary drinks before bedtime can contribute to tooth decay. Water is a better option if a bottle is needed at bedtime.
B. Allowing the baby to fall asleep with a bottle filled with formula or milk can cause baby bottle tooth decay due to prolonged exposure to sugars.
C. Cleaning the baby's teeth with a fluoride toothpaste after each feeding is recommended, but allowing the baby to fall asleep with a bottle should be avoided.
D. Offering a pacifier dipped in honey is not safe due to the risk of botulism. Honey should not be given to infants under 1 year old.