Risk Assessment and Patient Screening · CDA

Which factor places a child at greater risk for early childhood caries?

  1. Nighttime bottle feeding with juice
  2. Brushing twice daily
  3. Use of sealants
  4. Limited sugar intake
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Correct answer: Nighttime bottle feeding with juice

Prolonged exposure to sugary drinks during sleep increases caries risk. Salivary flow decreases at night, worsening the effect.

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