Eight-year-old Ted's foster mother is discussing her concerns about Ted's recent dental checkup when three cavities were found in his permanent teeth
Ted's mother is concerned because Ted eats a nutritional diet, doesn't eat junk food, and the town water supply is fluoridated. What would the nurse suggest to this mother is the most appropriate in regard to Ted's dental health? The nurse would suggest that the mother:
A) encourage Ted to abstain from eating sugary snacks at school.
B) accept that Ted is genetically predisposed to having more cavities than most children.
C) ensure that Ted brushes his teeth after each meal and after snacks.
D) have Ted's teeth professionally cleaned every 3 months.
C
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