title: [Experimental study of variations of salivary pH affected by chewing cola].
abstract: Study on the theory that cola-chewing affects dental decays by changing pH in saliva shows--a short term increase in saliva pH (approx. 1.02) becoming normal again after 30 minutes. Spacing cola consumption out during the day and after meals rich in carbohydrates can compensate for the drop in saliva pH. The change in saliva pH is one of the factors which reduces dental decay in people who chew cola.
authors: Service de Dentisterie opératoire, Université Cheikh Anta DIOP, Dakar-Senegal.
authors: F
authors: F
authors: Gaye
authors: I
authors: I
authors: Ba
authors: A
authors: A
authors: Schvartz
authors: D
authors: D
authors: Nida
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000517:prevention & control; D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates / Q000494:pharmacology; D006801:Humans; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D008409:Mastication; D008875:Middle Aged; D009754:Nuts; D012463:Saliva / Q000737:chemistry / Q000187:drug effects*
chemical_list: D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates
vernacular_title: Etude expérimentale des variations du pH salivaire sous l'influence de la mastication de la kola.