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Hello, my name is Dr. Shane Sykes and I want to welcome you to my Reno dental blog. My dental practice, The Reno Dentist, wants to help our Spanish Springs, Virginia City, and Carson City patients to be knowledgeable about oral health issues.
Today we are going to discuss the complexity and importance of your saliva. This typically yucky substance is, in reality, a finely balance body fluid that not only maintains dental health but also aids in digestion of your food. So, without further ado, here are the main components of saliva.
1. Water. No surprise here! You saliva consists mostly of water.
2. Enzymes. Enzymes are essential biological catalysts that speed chemical reactions. The enzymes in saliva begin the process of digestion.
3. Immunoproteins. These are dynamic cells that fight cellular invaders, such as bacteria. Those in saliva inhibit the overgrowth of microbes in the mouth. This is essential to avoiding gingivitis and keeping a healthy pH balance in the mouth.
4. Minerals. Saliva minerals assist in maintaining the protective enamel surface of the teeth.
Most Sparks dental patients produce enough saliva, but some suffer from dry mouth, which is a lack of saliva. This can be dangerous to your dental health, so be sure to communicate with your Reno dentist if you are experiencing this.
If you are in the Spanish Springs, Virginia City, or Carson City area and are in search of quality dental care, please call my office today at 775-323-0700. Our knowledgeable staff would be happy to talk to you about our successful services, which include:
- Root canals
- Wisdom teeth extraction
- Dentures
- Porcelain veneers
Dr. Shane Sykes
The Reno Dentist
855 W Seventh St Ste 200
Reno Nevada
775-323-0700
