Many people don't realize that saliva plays an important role in dental health. For more information about dental health, speak with your dentist. Dental Benefits USA can help make this affordable.
A dry mouth makes eating difficult and also increases the risk of oral infections, according to a recent article by Peter Lingström, PhD, and Paula Moynihan, PhD, in the journal Nutrition.
Saliva is rich in calcium and phosphorus, which helps teeth remineralize and repair microscopic cavities.
Inadequate intake of either calcium or protein can impair the function of salivary glands and reduce secretion of saliva.
Other important minerals include zinc and iron.
Healthy saliva is slightly alkaline, so it buffers acids in some foods.
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