The parents of a 1-year-old girl, both of whom have perfect teeth, are concerned about their child getting dental caries. Which is the best advice the nurse can provide?
A) Tell the parents to limit the child's eating to meal and snack times.
B) Urge the parents to take the child to a dentist for a check-up.
C) Advise the parents to reduce carbohydrates in the child's diet.
D) Advise the parents to use fluoride toothpaste.
Ans: A
Telling the parents to limit eating to meal and snack times is the best advice for preventing dental caries. This reduces the amount of exposure the child's teeth have to food. Urging them to take the child to see a dentist is sound advice but doesn't suggest actions they can take now to prevent caries. Carbohydrates react with oral bacteria to cause caries, but they should not be reduced from the diet. Avoiding fluoridated toothpaste may help prevent fluorosis.
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