Which of the Following Defines Nursing Bottle Tooth Decay

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following defines nursing bottle tooth decay?

• A) development of caries resulting from frequent use of nonsterile bottles and nipples
• B) bacterial attack of teeth due to use of lead-rich drinking water
• C) extensive tooth decay in infants due to prolonged exposure to carbohydrate-rich fluids from a bottle
• D) tooth decay resulting from prolonged exposure to soft food due to the infant's inability to swallow normally
• E) tooth decay resulting from the rubbing of the nipple against the teeth and consequent thinning of enamel