10 Cavity Symptoms
Symptom #9: Dry Mouth
The saliva in our mouths does a lot more for us than many people realize. It helps with the process of mastication, which is one of the first processes of digestion and also protects the mouth from pathogens. It also helps maintain the chemical balance in the mouth, helping to prevent the build-up of acids that can destroy the teeth.
Such is the effectiveness of the saliva in protecting our mouths that a dry mouth can lead to problems. With insufficient saliva present, acids are not neutralized and will gradually eat away at the teeth. This means that a dry mouth can be the cause of a cavity as well as a symptom.
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