A general medical examination is performed to assess the overall health of the infant, and when necessary, the infant is referred to doctors specializing in other fields for further examinations. Next, caries exposure risk is determined by correlating information gathered from the anamnesis and clinical examination in addition to environmental factors.
a) The effect of food: night feedings, foods and drinks that cause caries.
b) Hygiene effect: in the presence of visible dental plaque (biofilm), following oral hygiene procedures and quality.
v) Use of fluorides.
d) the state of oral health of the parents (especially the mother).
