A Mother Asks the Nurse,"When Should I Begin to Clean

question 26

Multiple Choice

A mother asks the nurse,"When should I begin to clean my baby's teeth?" What is the best response for the nurse to make?

• A) "You can begin when all her baby teeth are in."
• B) "You can easily begin now. Just put some toothpaste on a gauze pad to clean the teeth."
• C) "I don't think you have to worry about that until she can handle a toothbrush."
• D) "You can begin as soon as your child has a tooth. The easiest way is to take cotton swabs or a face cloth and just wipe the teeth. Toothpaste is not necessary."

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