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There was a statistically significant difference,\n P<\/jats:italic>\n < 0.001, between different brands of fluoride and pH levels. There was a negative correlation between fluoride and pH in alkaline water samples (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n = 0.032).\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n Tested alkaline water bottles should adhere to its pH and should contain optimum fluoride. 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