Hi. I’m Dr. Clint Blackwood. Welcome to my Murray dental blog. Today we’ll be looking at the complexity and importance of your saliva. Though most people in the Sandy, Taylorsville, or Draper areas may think it’s gross, saliva is essential to dental health as well as digestion.
Saliva is mostly water, but a small portion of it is made up of enzymes, antibacterial substances, mucus, and minerals. The pH balance of the mouth is maintained by saliva, and pH balance is a key factor in the development of cavities and other forms of tooth decay.
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 Salt Lake City residents know how important saliva is to dental health, I’m sure you can see why ample salivary flow should concern you. For most of my Murray patients, 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 complications occur.
If you are in the Sandy, Taylorsville, or Draper area and are looking for quality dental care, please contact my office today at 801-938-8855. We have been providing general and cosmetic dentistry in Murray since 2005.
Our high-quality staff would be happy to talk to you about wisdom teeth removal, Invisalign, sedation dentistry, porcelain veneers, and the other services we provide to our valued patients.
Dr. Clint Blackwood
Salt Lake Dental Care
279 E 5900 S Ste 202
Murray Utah
801-938-8855
https://www.saltlakedentalcare.com/
