Salivary pH and buffering capacity among gastroesophageal reflux disease patients with dental erosion.

Researchers compared salivary pH and buffering capacity in 60 people with gastroesophageal reflux disease and 60 healthy controls, finding GERD patients had lower salivary pH and buffering capacity alongside greater dental erosion prevalence and severity.

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