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Can saliva be acidic? i think my saliva is acidic and is eroding my tooth enamel, what can i do to prevent this from causing even more damage?
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Yes, but THE reason?: Saliva ph ranges from 6 to 7.4. While acidic saliva from any number of causes can increase the possibility of developing both cavities & tooth erosion, that is not necessarily the cause of you your problem. First, testing the acidity of saliva is easy & secondly see your own dentist to evaluate your dental health. A website with some basic info on saliva: <a href="http://www.Brunswickdental.Net/fo.
Answered 12/9/2013
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