Question

consider this claim: its important that even very young children have periodic dental visits. which is the strongest evidence to support the claim? according to a commenter on a medical website, baby teeth are important not only for chewing and talking but because they form a \pathway\ for permanent teeth to follow. the american association of pediatric dentistry recommends that a child have his or her first dental checkup when the first tooth appears and then subsequent checkups every six months. anna chen, a pediatric dentist, advises that if a young child has a toothache, parents should rinse the problem area with salt water and then apply a cold compress.

Explanation:

The claim is about the importance of periodic dental visits for young children. The American Association of Pediatric Dentistry's recommendation about first - checkup and subsequent six - month checkups directly supports the claim. The first option is about the importance of baby teeth in general, and the third option is about treating a toothache, not about periodic visits.

Answer:

The American Association of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that a child have his or her first dental checkup when the first tooth appears and then subsequent checkups every six months.