Saliva | Oral Health, Digestion Enzymes | Britannica saliva, a thick, colourless, opalescent fluid that is constantly present in the mouth of humans and other vertebrates It is composed of water, mucus, proteins, mineral salts, and amylase As saliva circulates in the mouth cavity it picks up food debris, bacterial cells, and white blood cells
WHAT’S IN SALIVA AND WHAT DOES IT DO? - CNA Lifestyle Saliva is made up of 99 per cent water, with the remaining 1 per cent comprising proteins, electrolytes and other substances, said Dr Ker Liang, an ENT surgeon and the medical director of Aglow
What Are the Main Functions of Saliva? - BiologyInsights Saliva acts as a natural rinsing agent, washing away food particles from between the teeth and oral mucosa This cleansing action helps reduce the buildup of dental plaque, a sticky film of bacteria that can lead to tooth decay and gum disease Saliva’s protective qualities extend to its antimicrobial properties
Saliva | MouthHealthy - Oral Health Information from the ADA Saliva, or spit, plays a significant role in maintaining oral health It is derived from blood and acts as the bloodstream of the mouth What this means is, like blood, saliva helps build and maintain the health of soft and hard tissues