The most effective way to clean a toddler's teeth is for the:
a. child to brush regularly with a toothpaste of his or her choice.
b. parent to stabilize the chin with one hand and brush with the other.
c. parent to brush the mandibular occlusive surfaces, leaving the rest for the child.
d. parent to brush the front labial surfaces, leaving the rest for the child.
ANS: B
For young children, the most effective cleaning of teeth is by the parents. Different positions can be used if the child's back is to the adult. The adult should use one hand to stabilize the chin and the other to brush the child's teeth. The child can participate in brushing, but for a thorough cleaning, adult intervention is necessary.
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