Everything You Never Wanted To Know About Saliva

Saliva is a typically yucky substance which is, in reality, a finely balanced body fluid that not only maintains dental health but also helps with the digestion of your food.

So, without further ado, here are the main components of saliva.

1. Water. No surprise here! Your saliva is composed of water, for the most part.

2. Enzymes. Enzymes are vital biological catalysts that speed chemical reactions. The enzymes in saliva begin the process of digestion.

3. Immunoproteins. These are powerful cells that fight invaders, such as bacteria. The immunoproteins in saliva suppress the overgrowth of microbes in the mouth. This is critical for avoiding gingivitis and keeping the appropriate pH balance in the mouth.

4. Minerals. Saliva minerals help with maintaining the protective enamel surface of the teeth.

Most people produce enough saliva, but some suffer from dry mouth, which is a lack of saliva. This can be harmful to your dental health, so be sure to talk to your dentist if you are experiencing this.

If you are in the Providence, NW Las Vegas, or Centennial Hills area and are in search of quality dental care, please call our office today at 702-852-2244. Our convenient staff would be happy to talk to you about our celebrated services, which include:

family and pediatric dentistry
cosmetic dentistry
dental implants
oral surgery

 

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702-852-2244

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7181 N Hualapai Way Ste 105
Las Vegas, Nevada
89166