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why do we make saliva?

  • Written by Arosha Weerakoon, Lecturer, General Dentist & PhD Candidate, The University of Queensland
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Why do we make saliva? – Lilia, aged 7.

why do we make saliva?

Thanks for your great question, Lilia. I’m a dentist, so I know a bit about what’s happening inside our mouths, and I can tell you saliva is very important.

It helps us enjoy our food, it helps sores in our mouth get better, and it fights nasty germs – just to name...

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