Analysis of Fluoride Content in Alternative Milk Beverages.

The dentist has a responsibility to provide nutritional counseling and fluoride consumption recommendations. The purpose of this study was to measure and compare the concentrations of fluoride in a large number of alternative milk beverages and bovine milk. Thirty-three milk alternatives, including 9 diverse types and 11 different brands, were analyzed using a fluoride ion-selective electrode (ISE) and an ISE meter.

Analysis of cariogenic potential of alternative milk beverages by in vitro Streptococcus mutans biofilm model and ex vivo caries model.

Objective: To evaluate the potential of various alternative milk beverages to support bacterial biofilm formation and acid production and cause unbalanced demineralization.

Design: in vitro assays were used to examine the ability of the beverages to support Streptococcus mutans' biofilm formation and acid production from sugar fermentation and the capacity of the beverages to buffer pH changes. Biofilm formation was done using 96-well plate model.

Analysis of the Cariogenic Potential of Various Almond Milk Beverages using a Streptococcus mutans Biofilm Model in vitro.

To evaluate the cariogenic properties of almond milk beverages, 6 almond milks, along with soy and whole bovine milk, were analyzed for their abilities to support Streptococcus mutans biofilm formation and acid production, and their capacity to buffer changes in pH. Biofilm formation by S. mutans was analyzed using an in vitro 96-well plate model and measured by crystal violet staining.