The nurse is discussing with a parent group the importance of fluoride for healthy teeth.What should the nurse recommend to the parents?
A) Use fluoridated mouth rinses in children older than 1 year.
B) Have children brush their teeth with fluoridated toothpaste unless the fluoride content of the water supply is adequate.
C) Give fluoride supplements to breastfed infants beginning at age 1 month.
D) Determine whether the water supply is fluoridated.

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The decision about fluoride supplementation cannot be made until it is known whether the water supply contains fluoride,and if so,in what amount.It is difficult to teach this age group to spit out mouthwash,and swallowing fluoridated mouthwashes can contribute to fluorosis.Fluoridated toothpaste is still indicated,but very small amounts are used.Fluoride supplementation is not recommended until after age 6 months.

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