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Salivary pH changes during soft drinks consumption in children.

G A Sánchez1, M V Fernandez De Preliasco

  • 1Pediatric Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Buenos Aires, Argentina. postmast@pediat.odon.uba.ar

International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry
|July 2, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Children with dental erosion show significant differences in salivary pH, flow rate, and buffering capacity after consuming soft drinks compared to healthy individuals. Preventive care is crucial for children with frequent soft drink consumption.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Oral Health
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • Dental erosion is a growing concern, potentially linked to increased soft drink consumption.
  • Understanding salivary factors is crucial for managing dental erosion in children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify salivary pH, flow rate, and buffering capacity in children with dental erosion before and after soft drink intake.
  • To compare these salivary parameters in children with erosion to those in healthy, caries-free children.

Main Methods:

  • A case-control study involving 30 children with dental erosion and 30 matched healthy controls.
  • Standardized salivary tests were employed, including pH measurement, flow rate assessment via expectoration, and buffering capacity determination using colorimetric methods.

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Main Results:

  • Significant differences were observed in salivary pH, flow rate, and buffering capacity between children with and without dental erosion.
  • Key differences included maximum pH drop and minimum pH reached after soft drink consumption.

Conclusions:

  • Salivary factors, including pH, flow rate, and buffering capacity, play a role in the development of dental erosion.
  • Mandatory preventive strategies are recommended for children who frequently consume soft drinks to mitigate dental erosion risk.