Saliva and Dental Health

We talk a lot about protecting teeth in this blog because that's the number one job of pediatric dentists. But did you also know that saliva plays a role in a healthy kid's mouth?



Saliva is produced by glands in the mouth around the cheek, tongue, and jaws. It contains water and other proteins that protect tooth enamel. Saliva helps clean your mouth between meals, rinsing food particles away. It would also be really hard to eat food without saliva. (Can you imagine swallowing toast without it?)

Healthy children have no problem generating enough saliva to meet their needs, but if your child experiences dry mouth, let us know. It could be they just need to drink more water, but it could also be a medical condition or a side effect of medication.

As your child's pediatric dentist in Tucson, we want to keep your child's smile healthy.  If you have any questions for our office, feel free to call us at (520) 544-8522.

About Northwest Children's Pediatric Dentists

Dr. Norman Bunch and Dr. Jennifer Marshall are doctor spouses who have been working as kids dentists in Tucson for years.  They have deep ties to Tucson, as well as the surrounding Oro Valley, Marana, Oracle, and other areas. Northwest Children's Dentistry provides top-notch care for toddlers, children, teens, and special needs children. If you’re looking for a general dentist for kids in Tucson, contact us today at (520) 544-8522.