Effect of mobile phone radiations on the health and salivary function

Over the last two decades, there has been a tremendous increase in use of mobile phones which resulted in an increase of the exposure to electromagnetic radiations in our life. Since the mobile phone comes close to the head, concern about the adverse health effects of mobile phone radiation increased. Mobile phone radiation causes health problems including dry mouth, bad odor from mouth, drooling of saliva, ear and eye pain, headache, anxiety, insomnia and forgetfulness. Salivary biochemical parameters have served as sensitive indicators of health in mobile users such as pH, flow rate and electrolytes level of salivary.