Which of the Following Is Not a Way to Decrease

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a way to decrease the pathologic factors for caries management?

• A) Explaining the caries process
• B) Teaching brushing and flossing
• C) Reducing caloric intake
• D) Using a 0.12% chlorhexidine rinse to reduce the numbers of S. mutans
• E) Using xylitol gum to reduce the numbers of S. mutans

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