Effects of aerated soft drinks on the ph levels in the oral cavity

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Sai Sandhya.T and Vishnu priya

Aim: To find the effects of aerated drinks on the pH levels in the oral cavity.
Objective: The objective of the present study is to find the effects of pH levels after consuming aerated soft drinks.
Background: Maintaining a good pH balance in the mouth allows a healthy balance of good and bad bacteria.Certain foods such as sugary beverages, snacks and some grains increase the acidity in the mouth.The pH of mouth can change dramatically with the types of food we eat.The saliva can help neutralise the acid, but eating acidic foods can increase the acidity of the saliva.

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.24327/ijcar.2017.3294.0252
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