Saliva is an important part of the digestive process for many different animals, including humans. Saliva helps moisten food and also starts the digestive process. Saliva is produced by the salivary glands. The Colorado State Pathophysiology...
Saliva, produced by salivary glands, has many functions. Most people associate saliva with eating and refer to delicious foods as "mouth watering." However, without eating a bite of food, saliva is already being produced and carrying out its...
Saliva testing has been used to assess an increasingly broad range of medical conditions, including Sjögren's syndrome, cystic fibrosis and diseases of the adrenal cortex. Saliva samples are easier to collect, store and ship than blood or...
According to the Mayo Clinic, the average person produces up to two quarts of saliva every day. This seemingly large amount of liquid in the mouth goes unnoticed most of the time due to the constant swallowing that most people are able to...
Urine testing is usually the preferable type of drug test; however, saliva testing is growing in popularity due to certain advantages it has over other methods, such as urine or blood testing. Saliva tests are now used across the nation, from the...
An herbal saliva detox is a means to get your body back in balance by eating alkalizing foods to help your body eliminate toxins and using your saliva to measure your pH level for results. According to Health Freedom Resources, the pH of your...
A healthy person's salivary glands produce 1 qt. of saliva per day, according to MayoClinic.com. Occasionally, this saliva production increases dramatically and becomes an uncomfortable nuisance and/or a serious medical concern. Each time you...
A saliva pH test measures the acidity or alkalinity of your saliva. Although the human body is designed to be alkaline, the Western diet -- which is high in protein, fats and carbohydrates -- promotes an acidic environment. Because most chronic...
Dry mouth is best described as a lack of saliva. It's not a medical condition in and of itself, but a side effect or symptom of a medication, treatment or health disorder. Though often seen as more of a nuisance than anything else, dry mouth can...
Saliva alcohol test kits provide portability for use at job sites, in the field or at a patient's bedside to provide a rapid and accurate measurement equivalent to blood alcohol content. An alcohol test kit contains a cotton tipped swab and a...
Saliva is a necessary part of the digestive process. It begins when enzymes are produced to initiate the breakdown of foods during chewing. The continual production of saliva keeps the mouth moist. Many communicable diseases, however, find passage...
Consuming sugary foods can wreak havoc on not only your waistline but also your teeth. Sugar feeds bacteria in the mouth, producing acidic by-products that erode tooth enamel and lead to dental caries. When sugar lingers in the mouth, it is...
In addition to their aesthetic and social benefits, healthy teeth prove important in proper speech and communication, as well as aid in feeding and food breakdown. The health of your teeth depends partially on the quality of your diet, and...
When you notice your baby coughing and choking during sleep, you might wonder what could be wrong. There are a few different possible reasons, but it can be difficult to diagnose the cause at home. You should report any nighttime coughing and...
Being told to eat candy to cure a medical condition may sound too good to be true. But if you have problems with your salivary glands, sour candy may be just what the doctor ordered. Infection, decreased saliva production or stones in the salivary...
Dry mouth isn't an uncommon problem, particularly if you're feeling nervous. Fortunately, dry mouth caused by your emotions is only a temporary problem that is quickly relieved with a drink of water. When dry mouth occurs on a regular basis and...
Excess saliva production during pregnancy, also called ptyalism, is not uncommon during pregnancy, especially during the first 12 weeks. Although this pregnancy symptom is typically harmless and temporary, it is annoying and sometimes difficult to...
The process of digestion begins in your mouth. The salivary glands start to function as soon as you take the first bite of food. There are three large salivary glands and numerous smaller ones located in your mouth and throat. The larger salivary...
Dry mouth, or xerostomia, describes an insufficient or absent flow of saliva in the mouth. Dry mouth develops as a result of improperly working salivary glands. Medications, certain diseases, radiation and chemotherapy treatments, and an injury to...
The state of having a reduced amount of saliva can account for having a dry mouth. Some cases of dry mouth are temporary, such as feeling nervous or being under emotional stress. Dry mouth, called xerostomia, can also be a symptom of underlying...
The medical name for dry mouth is xerostomia, or the absence of saliva. Xerostomia is usually the result of certain autoimmune diseases, chemotherapy and radiation treatments for cancer, and endocrine or nerve conditions. Saliva contains enzymes...
Babies begin drooling at about 3 months of age, according to pediatrician Howard Bennett. Some babies drool a little bit; other babies seem to drool constantly. If you find yourself changing your baby's outfit several times a day or going through...
The pH scale, meaning the potential hydrogen, measures the level of acidity in your body. Your diet creates either an acidic or alkaline pH in your body. An acidic cellular environment is a breeding ground for disease, cancer, obesity and...
Dry mouth, or xerostomia, results from a decreased flow of saliva. It can be caused by various medications or radiation treatments for cancer, or it can be a symptom of disease. For some it may be a mild annoyance, but for others it is a serious...
Saliva plays an important role in your digestive system. It helps break down the food that you eat. Saliva is produced and secreted by three major salivary glands in your mouth. Salivary gland blockages prevent saliva from leaving your salivary...
Dry mouth is also known as xerostomia. Xerostomia occurs when you feel that you do not have enough saliva in your mouth. You may have dry mouth all the time if glands that make saliva stop working properly.Successful treatment for dry mouth...
You've probably awakened with a mouth that feels as if it's filled with cotton. It's called dry mouth, and while not dangerous in itself, it can be very uncomfortable. We identify dry mouth with being thirsty, and this lack of moisture can be...
Dry mouth is medical condition characterized by a significant decrease in the quality or quantity of saliva produced by the oral salivary glands. This condition, also called xerostomia, may occur as a result of environmental factors, medication...
Your saliva is something you might take for granted and something you rarely notice until something about the natural process goes wrong. The result can be a minor annoyance or a sign of something serious. Saliva plays an important role in...
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