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Reasons to Be Thankful for Your Spit

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Your spit, otherwise known as oral saliva, isn’t just a way to make your mouth more moist and comfortable. Saliva plays critical roles in your dental health, and modern medicine is increasingly using human saliva for quick diagnostic purposes.

Did you know that the average person produces 2-4 pints of saliva in a single day? Although saliva is over 99% water, it also carries enzymes, proteins, electrolytes and antibacterials to your teeth and gums.

The Diagnostic Benefits of Saliva

Research is still expanding to show just how diagnostic your saliva can be. Currently, doctors can evaluate a variety of health factors by collecting an easy sample of your spit.

Saliva contains many of the same biomarkers as blood and can be used to detect a range of conditions including infectious diseases, cancer, and genetic disorders. Saliva can even measure your heart disease risk and stress levels!

The Problem with Low Saliva

A low saliva production or dry mouth (xerostomia) can be an occasional occurrence or a chronic oral health condition. What you should know, however, is that a dry mouth shouldn’t be ignored. Without enough spit in your mouth, you may find it difficult to chew, speak and swallow – but that’s not all. We need saliva to rinse away food particles and bacteria after we eat as well as neutralize acids on our teeth before they cause cavities. Therefore, your spit is a less obvious but very effective means of protection for your smile health.

Dry Mouth Treatment in Roswell

Are you concerned about the amount of saliva you have in your mouth? A dry mouth can be a side effect of a medication you are taking or the natural aging process. Regardless of why you lack spit, we encourage you to let your dentist help. Dr. Mitzi Morris is a highly-qualified family dentist who values the importance of fighting dry mouth for the sake of your comfort as well as the avoidance of more serious oral health issues that can arise.

Posted on behalf of Mitzi D. Morris

1297 Hembree Rd Suite 202
Roswell, GA 30076

Phone: 678-459-2990

Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Our Patient Reviews

Mitzi D. Morris, DMD, PC

4.8/ 5.0

Based on 44 reviews

  • Dr. Morris is an excellent dentist. Her ability to relate to her patients makes her a stand-out amongst those in her profession. She practices dentistry with superior technique and care. Her staff is friendly, helpful, and acco

    Cathy Q
  • Definitely would recommend Dr. Morris to anyone. She has been my dentist for over 8 years! Dr. Morris is extremely personable and is serious about the completing the best care possible. Great established dental team! Very accom

    Kelly T
  • Great and very educational experience. Compared to my last two dentists this experience blows them both out of the water. The staff is very friendly, and very helpful. I had to go in for a total of four visits a few weeks apart fr

    Eric F
  • I transferred from a long-term and very good relationship with my former dentist because of a move, and I was a little apprehensive about a new dentist. Dr. Morris has been great. She is friendly, patient-concerned and the offic

    Christopher P
  • Dr. Morris and her staff are very professional. Additionally, she as well as her staff have an excellent "bedside manner." The office is new and well equipped. If one has an appointment and an earlier one opens up, Dr. Morris offe

    David G
  • I have never met a staff so nice and charming. This staff will make you feel comfortable and relaxed in Dr. Morris's Spa like office and everyone is professional and approachable too. Andrea R. explained the process of my appointm

    Adam O
  • I've been a patient of Dr. Mitzi Morris for many years, and recommend her without reservation. The office is modern. clean and spacious. The staff has always been welcoming and very helpful. And the women who work for her as denta

    Bruce C
  • I have never experienced an office so down to earth, so outgoing and so willing to satisfy. If you've grown to dread the dentist then lay down your sword and give this office a shot.

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678-459-2990

Office Hours

Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Roswell, GA 30076

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