In this blog post from The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City, we discuss the importance of your saliva.
Though most people may think it’s gross, saliva is vital for dental health as well as digestion. It is mostly water, but a small portion of it is made up of enzymes, antibacterial substances, mucus, and minerals. The prime pH balance of the mouth is maintained by saliva, and pH balance is an important factor for preventing cavities.
The minerals in saliva help to maintain the enamel surface of the teeth. Immunoproteins in saliva inhibit the overgrowth of microbes in the mouth, thereby protecting the gums from gingivitis.
Now that you know how important saliva is to dental health, we’re sure you can see why sufficient salivary flow should concern you. For most individuals, everyday chewing is enough to stimulate salivary glands to release saliva. However, dry mouth, also known as xerostomia, is an ailment that should be dealt with quickly before oral health issues occur.
The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City provides family and children’s dentistry, and cosmetic dentistry services. Schedule an appointment with us today.
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801-618-0197
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1955 S 1300 E Ste L2
Salt Lake City, Utah
84105
