The pH of beverages in the United States.
The pH of beverages in the United States.
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DOI:
10.1016/j.adaj.2015.10.019
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2016-04
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Ruby JD
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Reddy A;Norris DF;Momeni SS;Waldo B;Ruby JD
Dental erosion (DE) is the chemical dissolution of tooth structure in the absence of bacteria when the environment is acidic (pH < 4.0). Recent studies indicate that low pH is the primary determinant of beverage erosive potential although citrate chelation of calcium ions may contribute to erosion at higher pH. The purpose of this study was to determine the erosive potential measured by the pH of commercially available beverages. A total of 380 beverages were purchased from stores in Birmingham, Alabama, categorized (e.g. juices, sodas) and assessed for pH. An Accumet AR 15 pH meter was used to measure the pH of each beverage in triplicate immediately after opening at 25°C. The pH data were recorded as mean ± standard deviation. The majority (93%, 355/380) of beverages had a pH below 4.0 and 7% (25/380) had a pH ≥4. Relative beverage erosivity zones based on previous studies of apatite solubility in acid indicated: 39% (150/380) of the beverages were considered extremely erosive (pH <3.0); 54% (205/380) were considered erosive (pH 3.0 to 3.99); 7% (25/380) were considered minimally erosive (pH ≥4.0). This comprehensive pH assessment of beverages available for human consumption found that the majority are potentially erosive to the dentition. This study will provide dental clinicians and hygienists information regarding the erosive potential (pH) of commercially available beverages. Specific dietary recommendations for the prevention of dental erosion may now be developed based on the patient’s history of beverage consumption.