“Top 5 questions you should ask your dentist during your consultation “

             Saliva  is a fluid produced and secreted by salivary glands in the mouth. In humans,  saliva  is 99.5 % water plus electrolytes, mucus, white blood cells, epithelial cells, enzymes, antimicrobial agents such as secretory IgA, and lyzozomes.                  1.   When you are nervous or frightened, saliva production is reduced.              Suck on sugar-free hard candies, ice chips, or sugar-free popsicles. Chew sugarless gum (gums containing the sugar xylitol). These sucking and chewing actions help stimulate  saliva  flow. 2. Saliva is critical in allowing you to chew, taste and       swallow foods and beverages.               The digestive  functions  of  saliva  include moistening food, and helping to create a food bolus, so it can be swallowed easily. Saliva  contains the enzyme amylase that breaks some starches down into maltose and dextrin. Thus, digestion of food occurs within the mouth, even before food reaches the stomach. 3. Saliva contai

Not sure how to brush your teeth the right way? Even the most experienced of us can use some tips to improve technique! While brushing teeth is not the only way to keep your teeth healthy, it’s a great weapon in your fight against cavities. How to brush your teeth the right way? There is a correct way to brush your teeth, and this is what it looks like. 1. Place the toothbrush against your teeth without putting too much pressure. Brushing too hard can wear down your enamel and hurt your gums. 2. Sweep the toothbrush gently tooth by tooth. Spend few seconds on each tooth and remember to cover all outer, inner and chewing surfaces!  3. Apply only a pea-sized amount of toothpaste. Bristles do the work for you, so don’t overdo it with the toothpaste – it will only go to waste. 4. Replace your toothbrush head frequently. You can only maintain a healthy mouth with effective toothbrush. Worn bristles won’