However, when they have a fever or the weather is hot, they should be offered a bottle of water twice a day. Make sure you use cold water, and run it for two minutes if it is from a tap. Fluoride - Currently very controversial. Old recommendations state that from 6 months to 16 years children need fluoride to help decrease dental caries. City water in most places has enough fluoride.
Liquids pool in the mouth while asleep.
The sugar in the liquids then turns to acid in the mouth. The acid then eats away at the tooth enamel and causes decay. This is obviously the easiest to buy and prepare. You just need to heat it up. However, it is also the most expensive, and most of your patients will not be able to afford it.