try bringing up your concerns, and that you are concerned about teeth problems since she still takes a bottle. now, the tricky part!, ask the parents how you can help take care of her dental needs, such as brushing after she eats with you, because you are not sure if they want to floss and brush taught, or just brushing. hand them copies of website (ctually, dentist offices have brochures on this). if you approach a parent and sound like you just aren't sure how to handle a situation, and parents know what their child's needs are, you can usually guide them carefully to appropriate behaviors. maybe you can get a brochure and start the conversation off with "while I was at the dentist office, I saw this, I'm concerned, what can I do to help?" be creative, you know your family. Doctors, nurses, lawyers, and teachers are the toughest parents to work with, in my opinion! you always have to think quick and creatively! or maybe offer to take her to a play group, peer pressure just may solve the issue!
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