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