A mother is concerned that her 8-year-old child had three cavities during the last dental examination
The child eats a nutritional diet, doesn't eat junk food, and the town water supply is fluoridated. What should the nurse suggest to the mother regarding the child's dental health?
A) Abstain from eating sugary snacks at school
B) Accept the child is predisposed to having more cavities than most children
C) Ensure the child brushes teeth after each meal and snacks
D) Have the child's teeth professionally cleaned every three months
Ans: C
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