Which statement, made by a 4-year-old child's father, is true about the care of the preschooler's teeth?
a. "Because the ‘baby teeth' are not permanent, they are not important to the child."
b. "My son can be encouraged to brush his teeth after I have thoroughly cleaned his
teeth."
c. "My son's ‘permanent teeth' will begin to come in at 4 to 5 years of age."
d. "Fluoride supplements can be discontinued when my son's ‘permanent teeth'
erupt."
B
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A Deciduous teeth are important because they maintain spacing and play an
important role in the growth and development of the jaws and face and in speech
development.
B Toddlers and preschoolers lack the manual dexterity to remove plaque
adequately, so parents must assume this responsibility.
C Secondary teeth erupt at approximately 6 years of age.
D If the family does not live in an area where fluoride is included in the water
supply, fluoride supplements should be continued.
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