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Damage from Carbonated Soft Drinks on Enamel: A Systematic Review
Angelo Michele Inchingolo1, Giuseppina Malcangi1, Laura Ferrante1
1Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy.
Nutrients
|April 13, 2023
Summary
Regular consumption of carbonated drinks significantly increases dental erosion risk. Their low pH damages tooth enamel, leading to structural loss and increased susceptibility to cavities.
Area of Science:
- Dental Science
- Materials Science
Background:
- Dental erosion is a growing concern due to increased consumption of acidic beverages.
- Carbonated drinks possess low pH, posing a risk to tooth enamel integrity.
Approach:
- A systematic literature review was performed using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science.
- Searched for studies published between 2018-2023 using keywords 'soft drinks AND tooth'.
- Included 19 studies (7 in vivo, 12 in vitro) from an initial pool of 407.
Key Points:
- Carbonated drinks have a pH below the critical enamel demineralization threshold.
- Consumption leads to dental erosion, structural disintegration, and reduced enamel properties.
- Increased surface roughness from erosion promotes bacterial adhesion and caries risk.
Conclusions:
- The pH and exposure duration of carbonated drinks have detrimental effects on dental enamel.
- Increased consumption of carbonated beverages poses a significant threat to dental health through erosion and caries development.
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