A mother is concerned because her 18-month-old child has 12 teeth.She is wondering if this is normal for a child of this age.The nurse's best response would be:

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The guidelines for the number of teeth for children under 2 years old are as follows: the child's age in months minus the number 6 should be equal to the expected number of deciduous teeth.Normally,all 20 teeth are in by 2 1/2 years old.In this instance,the child is 18 months old,minus 6,equals 12 deciduous teeth expected.

A Mother Is Concerned Because Her 18-Month-Old Child Has 12