Which of the Following Statements Regarding Oral Health in Early

question 99

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding oral health in early childhood is FALSE?

• A)Since the 1970s,there has been a dramatic reduction in tooth decay with a slight reverse in this trend since the 1990s.
• B)Pain resulting from oral infection can slow growth by interfering with normal sleeping and eating patterns.
• C)Children from middle-class families have more untreated cavities than other children.
• D)Thumb-sucking past age 4 can affect the permanent teeth.

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Nonbiological Parenting

Parenting by individuals who are not the biological parents of a child but fulfill the roles and responsibilities of a parent.

Nonbiological Parenting

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