The prbable reasons for a high incidence of dental caries in the teenage population relates most directly to______________?
Correct answer: B. Frequency of sucrose intake
- A. Rapid growth
- B. Frequency of sucrose intake
- C. Negligence in visiting the dentist
- D. Carelessness in oral hygiene habits
Explanation
Caries risk is influenced more by how often sucrose is consumed than by a single large intake, because repeated acid attacks keep plaque pH below the critical level. This leaves less time for salivary remineralisation between attacks.
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