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What is Early Childhood Caries (ECC)?
What is Early Childhood Caries (ECC)?
- A dental issue related to aging
- Tooth decay in children under the age of 6 (correct)
- A type of gum disease in adolescents
- A condition only affecting adults
What is a common cause of Early Childhood Caries?
What is a common cause of Early Childhood Caries?
- Lack of calcium in the diet
- Genetic factors only
- Frequent consumption of sugary foods and drinks (correct)
- Excessive brushing and flossing
How can Early Childhood Caries be prevented?
How can Early Childhood Caries be prevented?
- Avoiding all sugar consumption
- Regular brushing with fluoride toothpaste and a balanced diet (correct)
- Using mouthwash instead of brushing
- Ignoring baby teeth as they will fall out anyway