Today, at the Yuma Dentist, 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 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 consists 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 curb the overgrowth of microbes in the mouth. This is critical for avoiding gingivitis and keeping the correct 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 communicate with your dentist if you are experiencing this.
If you are in the Fortuna Foothills or Somerton area and are in search of quality dental care, please call our office today at 928-783-0804. Our friendly staff would be happy to talk to you about our popular services, which include:
cosmetic dentistry
dental implants
sedation dentistry
teeth whitening
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THE YUMA DENTIST – PACIFIC AVENUE
1630 S PACIFIC AVE STE 104
YUMA, AZ 85365
928-783-0804THE YUMA DENTIST – FORTUNA FOOTHILLS
11231 E COMMERCIAL CENTER LOOP STE 105
YUMA, AZ 85367
928-783-8300
