A sore mouth, and he seems miserable and irritable, which isn’t normal as he’s typically a loud and adventurous little boy.

Question 4 Scenario – Dental Sammy is five years old and attends your centre two days a week. Today, Sammy is complaining of a sore mouth, and he seems miserable and irritable, which isn’t normal as he’s typically a loud and adventurous little boy. You ask Sammy if you can look in his mouth, and he agrees. As you take a careful look, you see a molar positioned top left of this mouth that appears very dark in colour. a) What action must you take in relation to Sammy? b) In your own words, describe tooth decay and how is it caused. (Word limit: 30-50 words) c) Describe the initial, latter and advanced stages of childhood tooth decay. d) In your own words, explain how to care for a baby’s gums and teeth. (Word limit: 30-50 words) e) In your own words, explain what good oral health is? (Word limit: 30- 40 words) f) In your own words, explain what causes poor oral health? (Word limit: 20-30 words) g) In your own words, explain how does poor oral health impact on general health? (Word limit: 30-50 words)