How unhealthy saliva damages your teeth and mouth ...
Usually your saliva protects the teeth from attack by neutralising the acids that are produced after eating and drinking. In fact over a twenty four hour period, the average person produces at least half a litre of saliva. Saliva normally provides a protective barrier against sensitivity, erosion and decay. If you have an illness such as Sjogrens Syndrome, or have undergone cancer therapy, or are taking many of the common prescription medications, your saliva quality may be very poor. If your body fails to produce enough saliva, or it is of poor quality, or when you over exert yourself, the saliva may be unable to neutralise the acids in your mouth. This can lead to an acid mouth environment and severe dental problems and bad breath if left unchecked.
How do I know if my saliva is healthy or not?
Tooth problems such as sensitivity don't happen overnight. Provided they are identified and addressed early, problems can usually be corrected before damage occurs. Your dentist can perform a simple saliva test of your buffering and pH levels.
Why do I need healthy saliva?
Studies show that bacteria that cause mouth problems like to live in an acid environment as well as in coatings that build up on the teeth and tongue daily. If these coatings are kept under 24 hours old then they will not be mature enough to support the damaging bacteria. Saliva is a natural cleaning agent of teeth, gums and tongue. Saliva helps to wash away the coating before it forms as well as clearing accumulated food after eating, bacterial debris and bacterial plaque. Saliva also helps to moisturise the soft tissues of the mouth, and increase the intensity of the taste buds.
Saliva contains ingredients such as calcium and phosphate to help remineralise tooth structure and make teeth less susuceptible to decay. Saliva contains buffering agents to reverse the effects of acid in the foods we eat.
Saliva contains immunoglobulins which help counteract infections of the mouth, and also stop the stickiness of bacterial plaque.
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