Effects of Carbonated Drink & Fruit Juice on Salivary pH of Children: An in Vivo Study

Abstract

Introduction: Urbanization and economic development has resulted in rapid changes in diet and lifestyles. Though people are aware of the deleterious effect of carbonated beverages and fruit juices on the teeth, they do prefer to consume these things. Purpose of the study is to assess the changes in salivary pH at different intervals after consumption of carbonated drink & fruit juice. Material & Method: Thirty nine children age 8 to 12 years were assessed for changes in salivary pH at different interval after consumption of carbonated drink & fruit juice on two different days. Changes in salivary pH were checked at different interval of immediate, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes & 30 minutes.