If child abuse were corrected, many children would still be alive and many children would still be healthy. The authorities have tried to apply different methods to try to stop child abuse, but it is clear that these methods have not worked. If a teacher notices bruises or if a child tells the teacher that he or she is being abused, the teacher should report it immediately. When a parent suspects that their child is being abused by a babysitter or nanny, they are required to report it and keep the child away from the babysitter while the matter is investigated. Doctors are also required by law to report any signs of abuse to authorities if they notice anything unusual during their examination. During an oral exam, a dentist can easily identify sexual abuse because "if a gag is inserted into a child's mouth for an extended period of time, the teeth will begin to turn grayish and the corner of the mouth will become bruised" ( Fisher-Owens). These methods are minor compared to newer methods of terminating the child