April 2016
Evaluation of hydrogen ion modulation in human dental plaque following consumption of regular and diet soft drinks
The high cariogenicity of all black cola drinks is recognized by all oral health care professionals. It has been proven that black cola drinks pose a threat to the integrity of tooth structure. Despite the presence or absence of artificial sweeteners in cola drinks, both regular and diet soft drinks still contain phosphoric and citric acid, which contributes to the total acidic challenge potential on enamel. Fourteen...