Only a bottle filled with plain water should be given at sleep time. Give plain water for thirst instead of sweet drinks. Give juice from a cup or spoon. Nursing bottle decay can be treated. If you see brown spots on your child's teeth, visit the dental office.
Early treatment can prevent the permanent teeth from being affected.
Most of the foods we eat continue a small amount of fluoride which is a necessary part of our diet. Fluoride is found naturally in some water supplies. Fluoride is added to drinking water in many communities. Fluoride in the water supply or taken in the form of a supplement can reduce cavities by making tooth enamel harder, this effect lasts a lifetime. If you live in an area without fluoride in the water, fluoride supplements can provide a similar benefit.