“
TL;DR
This systematic review of 19 studies (7 in vivo, 12 in vitro) found that carbonated soft drinks have a low pH and their consumption is associated with dental enamel erosion, leading to increased surface roughness and hardness loss.
Nutrients · 11 authors, 1 centre
This summary was generated by AI from a single paper. It has not been reviewed by a clinician and is not clinical advice. Verify against the source before acting on it.
This systematic review of 19 studies (7 in vivo, 12 in vitro) found that carbonated soft drinks have a low pH and their consumption is associated with dental enamel erosion, leading to increased surface roughness and hardness loss.
This systematic review analyzed 19 studies (7 in vivo, 12 in vitro) from 2018-2023 to evaluate the erosive potential of carbonated soft drinks on dental enamel. The authors report that an abuse of these beverages increases the risk of dental erosion, characterized by structural disintegration, reduced hardness, and increased surface roughness, which can promote bacterial adhesion and caries risk. The central finding is that the pH of most commercialized carbonated drinks is lower than the critical pH for enamel demineralization, with exposure duration being a key factor. Limitations include the inability of in vitro studies to fully simulate oral conditions like salivary flow and the short analysis timeframe.