1. 207 RS 02 Dra. Berta Carrillo Questions and answers Dental Pediatric

2. 1 Your child's first visit to the dentist should be: a) at around age 3 years b) when they get their first tooth c) before age 3 if they are having problems with their teeth d) any of the above.

3. 1.-D The correct answer is "d". The answer depends on who you ask. Pediatric dentists usually recommend a visit right after a child gets their first tooth, although the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends a visit around age 3 years or earlier if there is a problem.

4. 2 Teething can cause... a) A high fever b) Irritability c) A runny nose and cough d) Vomiting and diarrhea

5. 2.-B The correct answer is "b". Although many symptoms are blamed on teething, it usually doesn't cause any problems or it may just cause your child to be a little more fussy than usual.

6. 3 Which of the following can be a sign of a cavity? a) a tooth that hurts b) a tooth that is sensitive to hot or cold foods or liquids c) a tooth that is stained or discolored d) all of the above.

7. 3.-D The correct answer is "d". Signs of a cavity can include pain, increased sensitivity and discoloration.

8. 4 Which of the following infants might not be getting enough fluoride? a) A baby who is exclusively breastfed. b) A baby who is getting only premixed formula. c) A baby who is being supplemented with bottled water. d) all of the above.

9. 4.-D The correct answer is "d". Unless they are being given extra fluoridated tap or bottled water (not all bottled water has fluoride), infants will likely not get enough fluoride to prevent cavities.

10. 5 Which of the following can help prevent cavities? a) brushing twice a day b) avoiding frequent snacking c) flossing d) all of the above.

11. 5.-D The correct answer is "d". Brushing and flossing daily and avoiding frequent snacking can all help to prevent cavities.

12. 6.- When should you begin cleaning your kid's teeth? a) When they are 3 years old b) When they are 12 months old c) As soon as they get their first tooth d) Once they have 4-5 teeth.

13. 6.-C The correct answer is "c". You should begin cleaning your children's teeth with a washcloth or soft toothbrush once they get their first tooth, although you likely won't begin using a toothbrush until they have more teeth

14. 7.- Which of the following can cause a young child's teeth to be stained? a) Too much fluoride b) Staining from grape juice c) Antibiotics like tetracycline d) all of the above.

15. 7.-D The correct answer is "d". Staining can be caused by getting too much fluoride (fluorosis), foods and drinks and antibiotics like tetracyline when given to young children.

16. 8.- Which of the following is best for a child that is not spitting out toothpaste? a) a children's toothpaste with fluoride b) a small pea size amount of a fluoride tooth paste c) a toothpaste without fluoride d) b or c

17. 8.-D The correct answer is "d". Too much fluoride can stain your child's teeth if it is swallowed, so either avoid using a fluoride toothpaste or use a very small amount until he is spitting the toothpaste out.

18. 9.- Which are usually good sources of fluoride? a)well water b) water filtered by reverse osmosis c)bottled water d) fluoridated tap water

19. 9.-D The correct answer is "d". Although some sources of well water and bottled water may contain fluoride, fluoridated tap water is the most reliable source of fluoride for most children.

20. 10.- What are sealants? a) something placed in fillings b) a plastic substance applied to teeth to prevent cavities c) a plastic substance that is used if a tooth falls out d) a plastic substance that seals fluoride into the teeth

21. 10.-B The correct answer is "b". Sealants are applied to the grooved and pitted surfaces of teeth to prevent cavities.

22. 11.- Children begin needing fluoride supplements... a) at birth b) by age 6 months c) at around age 3 years d) never, fluoride supplements can stain their teeth

23. 11.-B The correct answer is "b". Most infants begin needing fluoride supplements by age 6 months, and it can either be from fluoridated water or vitamin supplements.

24. 12.- Your child's first tooth can come in... a) at birth b) at 3 months c) at 12 months d) any of the above

25. 12.-D The correct answer is "d". The timing of the first tooth eruption is very variable and may occur at birth or between 3 and 15 months, although the average tooth comes in at around 6 months of age. Some newborns are also born with natal teeth.

26. 13.- What should you do if a baby tooth is knocked out? a) call your Pediatrician b) call your dentist c) replace the tooth in the socket d) put the tooth in a glass of milk

27. 13.-B The correct answer is "b". Although replacing the tooth in the socket or putting the tooth in milk is usually the thing to do for permanent teeth, you should call your dentist if a baby tooth is knocked out for further instructions.

28. 14.- Your child should visit a dentist... a) only if he has a problem b) at least once a year for checkups c) every other year d) at least every six months for checkups.

29. 14.-D The correct answer is "d". Although you should see your dentist if your child is having a problem with his teeth, checkups should also be scheduled every 6 months.

30. 15.- Which of the following facts about fluoride are true? a) too much fluoride can lead to tooth staining (fluorosis) b) bottled water always has fluoride in it c) not enough fluoride can lead to cavities d) a and c.

31. 15.-D The correct answer is "d". Fluoride is important and both too much and not enough fluoride can cause problems. Bottled water only has fluoride if the label specifically states that it has been added

32. 16.- Baby bottle tooth decay occurs in children that: a) fall asleep with a bottle in their mouth b) drink juice in the middle of the night c) drink from a bottle all day long d) all of the above

33. 16.-D The correct answer is "d". Baby bottle tooth decay can occur if your child's teeth has prolonged contact with any sweet liquid.

34. 17.- What should you do if a permanent tooth is knocked out? a) call your dentist b) replace the tooth in the socket c) put the tooth in a bag of ice d) a and b.

35. 17.-D The correct answer is "d". For a permanent tooth, you should try to replace the tooth and call your dentist. If you can't replace the tooth in the socket, you can place it in a container with milk, water or saliva until you can see your dentist.

36. 18.- When do the first baby teeth fall out? a) at age 4-5 years b) at age 6-7 years c) at age 7-8 years d) at age 8-10 years.

37. 18.-B The correct answer is "b". The first baby teeth (the madibular central incisors or the bottom two middle teeth) usually fall out when kids are 6-7 years old

38. 19.- Which is better? a) sucking on a pacifier b) a child who sucks his thumb c) a child who sucks his fingers d) none of the above.

39. 19.-D The correct answer is "d". Thumb, finger and pacifier sucking all affect the teeth the same way and one is not necessarily better than the others.

40. 20.- When do permanent teeth begin coming in? a) at 6 months of age b) at age 4-5 years c) at age 6-7 years d) at age 9--11 years

41. 20.-C The correct answer is "c". The first permanent teeth (usually the central incisors and 1st molars) usually come in when kids are around 6-7 years old.