A nurse is reinforcing teaching about preventing dental caries with the parent of a 12-month-old toddler. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?

At this age, a child should have their teeth cleaned twice daily with a soft-bristled toothbrush and water. A small amount of fluoride toothpaste (about the size of a grain of rice) can be used after age 2. Flossing is not typically recommended at this age. The toothbrush should be positioned at a 45-degree angle towards the gum line, and a pea-sized amount of toothpaste should be used.