Preventing Infant Caries: Best Practices
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What is a recommended approach to reduce the risk of caries in infants?

  • Treating vitamin deficiencies
  • Using 0.12% chlorhexidine mouth rinse
  • Emphasizing diet counseling with limited refined carbohydrates (correct)
  • Performing coronal scaling and polishing

    • What is a safe oral hygiene practice during pregnancy?

  • Prenatal fluoride application
  • Root curettage
  • Use of 0.12% chlorhexidine mouth rinse (correct)
  • Avoiding all oral hygiene practices

    • What is not recommended during pregnancy due to lack of evidence?

  • Prenatal fluoride application (correct)
  • Diet counseling
  • Use of 0.12% chlorhexidine mouth rinse
  • Coronal scaling and polishing

    • What is an acceptable oral hygiene technique to teach?

    <p>Acceptable oral hygiene techniques</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a crucial aspect of diet counseling for preventing caries in infants?

    <p>Limiting the intake of refined carbohydrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which trimester of pregnancy is it generally recommended to avoid elective dental care?

    <p>First trimester</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for avoiding elective dental care during the first trimester of pregnancy?

    <p>To minimize fetal vulnerability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is good plaque control essential during pregnancy?

    <p>To prevent gum disease and tooth mobility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of dental caries prevention during pregnancy?

    <p>Effective plaque control and good oral hygiene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of poor oral health during pregnancy?

    <p>Increased risk of preterm labor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary vehicle for transfer of cariogenic streptococci to the infant?

    <p>Maternal saliva</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the statement, what is a common misconception among women during pregnancy?

    <p>A tooth is lost for every pregnancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is controlling the carious process through fluoride and chlorhexidine important during pregnancy?

    <p>To prevent the transfer of cariogenic streptococci to the infant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the myth that calcium is withdrawn from the maternal dentition to supply fetal requirements commonly referred to as?

    <p>Soft teeth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for pregnant women to maintain good oral hygiene?

    <p>To prevent the transfer of cariogenic streptococci to the infant</p> Signup and view all the answers

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