High fluoride and low pH level have been detected in popular flavoured beverages in Malaysia

Ha Rahim Z 1 , M Bakri M 2 , Hm Z 3 , Ia A 4 , Na Z 5

Affiliations 

  • 1 Zubaidah HA Rahim, BSc, PhD, Department of Oral Biology & Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • 2 Marina M Bakri, BDS, PhD, Department of Oral Biology & Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • 3 Zakir HM, BDS, PhD, Department of Oral Biology & Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • 4 Ahmed IA, BDS, Department of Oral Biology & Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • 5 Zulkifli NA, BDS, Department of Oral Biology & Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Pak J Med Sci, 2014 Mar;30(2):404-8.
PMID: 24772152

Abstract

In children, excessive ingestion of fluoride from different sources including bottled drinking water and flavoured beverages or soft drinks can lead to the development of dental fluorosis. In addition, the pH level of beverages is important. Low pH can cause dental erosion. In this study we explore the fluoride content and pH level of certain popular beverages available in Malaysian supermarkets and hawkers' stalls.

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