The nurse is planning anticipatory guidance for a caregiver of a preschool-age child. The nurse will explain that permanent teeth begin erupting at what age?
a. 4 years old
b. 6 years old
c. 8 years old
d. 10 years old
Question 2
At a well-baby visit, parents of a 6-month-old ask when to take the infant for the first dental visit. What is the nurse's best response?
a. If the teeth are brushed regularly, the child should see a dentist by 3 years of age.
b. The first dental visit should be arranged after the first tooth erupts.
c. The child should have a dental examination when all deciduous teeth have erupted.
d. A dental visit by 1 year of age is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
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