- Saliva - Wikipedia
Saliva (commonly referred as spit or drool) is an extracellular fluid produced and secreted by salivary glands in the mouth
- Saliva and Your Mouth: Function of Saliva in Oral Health - WebMD
WebMD talks about what saliva is, the role saliva plays in your oral health, and the causes and treatment of too much or too little saliva
- Saliva and Salivary Gland Disorders | NIDCR
These glands make saliva (spit) and empty it into the mouth through openings called ducts Saliva makes food moist, which helps chewing and swallowing and the digestion of food Saliva also keeps the mouth clean and healthy because it contains antibodies that kill germs
- 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
- Saliva | MouthHealthy - Oral Health Information from the ADA
In addition to keeping your mouth healthy, saliva may contain indicators of health concerns as well Since it shares many properties with blood, the use of saliva to detect and diagnose oral diseases and other diseases that could affect your general health is being studied
- Saliva: What Is, Composition, Functions, and Secretion Disorders
Saliva is a clear, watery fluid produced by the salivary glands in the mouth It plays a crucial role in maintaining oral health and aiding the process of digestion
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