Everything You Never Wanted To Know About Saliva

San Antonio dry mouth relief

Today we are going to explore the complexity and importance of your saliva. This typically yucky substance is, in reality, a finely balanced body fluid that not only maintains dental health but also assists in 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 crucial for avoiding gingivitis and keeping the correct pH balance in the mouth.

4. Minerals. Saliva minerals aid in 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 dangerous to your dental health, so be sure to speak with your dentist if you are experiencing this.

If you are in the Boerne, Helotes, or Leon Springs area and are in search of quality dental care, please call our office today at 210-493-3040. Our transformative staff would be happy to talk to you about our successful services, which include:

cosmetic dentistry
family dentistry
sedation dentistry
dental implants

Contact Jurich Dental:

210-493-3040

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13220 Huebner Rd
San Antonio, Texas
78230

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