Module 3: Prevention of Tooth Decay

Post-Test

When should children visit a dentist for the first time?
1. When they begin eating solid foods.
2. Within 6 months of the eruption of the first primary tooth, and no later than age 12 months.
3. No later than age 3 months.
4. Around the time they start preschool.
Why are children under age 7 or 8 unable to clean their teeth well without parental help?
1. Because they lack the required maturity.
2. Because they don’t brush their teeth for long enough.
3. Because they lack the necessary fine motor skills.
4. Because they are not aware of the importance of good oral hygiene.
How much juice should children drink?
1. Children should not drink juice.
2. Any amount of juice is acceptable, as long as it’s 100 percent juice.
3. No more than 4 to 6 oz. per day.
4. No more than 12 to 16 oz. per day.
What is fluoride?
1. A mineral that strengthens the outside of teeth.
2. A condition causing white spots on the teeth.
3. A type of toothpaste.
4. A chemical found in many household products.
Who needs fluoride supplements?
1. Most infants and children need fluoride supplements.
2. Almost no one in the United States needs fluoride supplements because there is fluoride in the water.
3. Infants and children who live in urban areas need fluoride supplements.
4. Infants and children whose ingestion of fluoride is less than optimal need fluoride supplements.
What is fluorosis?
1. A congenital defect of the tooth enamel.
2. Small white areas in the enamel resulting from excessive fluoride consumption.
3. A serious health condition resulting from excessive fluoride consumption.
4. A common oral condition seen among children from families with low incomes.
What are dental sealants?
1. Thin plastic coatings applied to the chewing surfaces of the teeth to prevent decay.
2. Specialized devices used by dentists while examining a child’s teeth.
3. Plastic inserts that can be used in place of fillings in cavities.
4. None of the above.

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