Friday, 18 November 2011

A Moist Mouth Protects Against Cavities

What works 24/7 at fighting tooth decay? Saliva
Saliva is rich in the minerals, calcium and phosphorus that remineralise our pearly whites, and it neutralises acids produced by bacteria and sugars. But it is easily depleted when we become dehydrated from sports, medications, vomiting and stomach reflux. Here’s how to treat dry mouth:

From: http://pediatricdentists.blogspot.com/2011/11/moist-mouth-protects-against-cavities.html#.TsdZfK_OfbY.pingfm

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