Hi. We’re Dr. Szalai & Szalai. Welcome to our Dearborn dental blog. Today we’ll be looking at the complexity and importance of your saliva. Though most people in the Dearborn area 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 Dearborn residents know how important saliva is to dental health, we’re sure you can see why ample salivary flow should concern you. For most of our Dearborn cosmetic dentistry 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 Dearborn area and are looking for quality dental care, please contact our office today at 313-928-2323. We have been providing general, cosmetic and restorative dentistry in Dearborn for over 20 years.
Our trust-building staff would be happy to talk to you about dental implants, porcelain veneers, dental crowns, Invisalign invisible braces, and the other services we provide to our valued patients.
Drs. Greg & Joanne Szalai
Szalai & Szalai DDS
5329 Allen Rd
Allen Park, Michigan
313-928-2323
https://www.allenparkdentists.com/about-us/
