Acidic Saliva and How Saliva pH Is Important To Oral Health!
Acidic Saliva and How Saliva pH Effects Oral health The saliva pH in your mouth determines if you're mouth is healthy or unhealthy. Low pH (acidic saliva), supports bacteria growth, increases your chance of cavities, tooth decay and gum disease. Most healthy people have a "normal" saliva pH of around 7. When acidic foods, beverages, even tap water and even dental products can tip the pH creating an imbalance that supports enamel demineralization. Acidic saliva that is around 5.5 pH is very problematic. Saliva [...]