{"id":335,"date":"2014-12-01T09:00:40","date_gmt":"2014-12-01T14:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.drwolnik.com\/blog\/?p=335"},"modified":"2016-08-06T17:11:41","modified_gmt":"2016-08-06T21:11:41","slug":"saliva-production-affects-dental-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drwolnik.com\/blog\/saliva-production-affects-dental-health\/","title":{"rendered":"How Saliva Production Affects Your Dental Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.drwolnik.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/girl-at-dentist.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-336 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/www.drwolnik.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/girl-at-dentist.jpg\" alt=\"Girl at Dentist\" width=\"250\" height=\"167\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Dr. Wolnik offers dental services in Parma Heights, Ohio, near Cleveland. If you have unbalanced saliva production (dry mouth) concerns, please contact us at:\u00a0(440) 740-3283.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Did you know that your mouth produces approximately <a href=\"http:\/\/www.livescience.com\/32208-how-much-spit-does-a-person-produce.html\">two to four pints of saliva<\/a> in one day? That\u2019s a lot of spit! This blog will help you understand how saliva affects your dental health and why it\u2019s so important to have balanced levels of saliva production.<\/p>\n<h2><b>What is Saliva Production?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Saliva is <a href=\"http:\/\/www.eufic.org\/article\/en\/artid\/Saliva-more-than-just-water-in-your-mouth\/\">99% water<\/a>, but the remaining 1% packs in a lot of other elements that aid in managing your oral health. The calcium and phosphate ions in saliva help to restore the enamel and dentine that is naturally lost when eating. Saliva actually forms a barrier of mucins to protect teeth. Saliva also helps to neutralize enamel-damaging acid and kill bacteria that can spread this acid.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Not Enough Saliva: Dry Mouth<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Dry mouth, or xerostomia, is a condition in which salivary glands under-produce saliva, often due to certain diseases, poor nutrition, the use of specific medicines, or old age. Low saliva production causes swelling of the mouth tissues and can cause discomfort, bad breath, and decreased taste sensation. Additionally, a lack of saliva production increases the risk of tooth decay and gum disease because the teeth are stripped of their protective barrier. Read Dr. Wolnik\u2019s article on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.toothwisdom.org\/resources\/entry\/dry-mouth-causes-associated-problems-and-treatment\">Tooth Wisdom<\/a> to learn more about dry mouth and how to treat this pesky condition.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Excess Saliva Production<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Excess saliva production is not typically a problem to stress about as it is typically resolved naturally by an increase in swallowing. If you do experience an over-production of saliva, it could be a symptom of a health condition, a side effect of a medication, or a sign that you lack muscle control in the mouth area. To treat excess saliva production, talk to your doctor or dentist about getting a prescription medication or Botox shots. In extreme cases, your doctor may recommend surgery to the salivary glands.<\/p>\n<h2><b>About Dr. Wolnik<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Kenneth J. Wolnik, DDS practices general dentistry in Parma Heights, Ohio. In addition to providing dental cleanings and fillings, Dr. Wolnik also specializes in cosmetic and restorative dentistry, as well as sleep apnea treatment. Dr. Wolnik received his DDS degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine and is a member of many prestigious dental associations and clubs.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Contact Us!<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>6363 York Rd, Ste 202<\/p>\n<p>Parma Heights, OH 44130<\/p>\n<p>Phone: (440) 888-5055<\/p>\n<p>Email:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:info@drwolnik.com\">info@drwolnik.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Social Media: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Kenneth-J-Wolnik-DDS\/168941389969200?ref=hl\">Facebook<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WolnikDental\">Twitter<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/+Drwolnik\/posts\">Google +<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCJ_4BzRTD1dnFbaH_irlSfQ\">YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dr. Wolnik offers dental services in Parma Heights, Ohio, near Cleveland. If you have unbalanced saliva production (dry mouth) concerns, please contact us at:\u00a0(440) 740-3283.\u00a0 Did you know that your mouth produces approximately two to four pints of saliva in one day? That\u2019s a lot of spit! This blog will help you understand how saliva&#8230; <a class=\"read-more\" style=\"font-size: 12px\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drwolnik.com\/blog\/saliva-production-affects-dental-health\/\">Continue Reading ><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[29],"tags":[152,153,150,151],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Saliva Production and Your Dental Health | Dr. Wolnik<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Spit is kind of gross, but it\u2019s very important in maintaining your dental health. 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