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Posted on 3/20/2019 by OHIOSmiles |
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 When you hear someone talking about "pH", your mind probably travels to chemicals and industrial-strength cleaners. What you might not think about is the saliva in your mouth and how important the pH value actually is. In fact, low pH can affect your teeth and oral health.The Importance of pH BalanceThe pH scale describes the level of acidity or alkalinity of a substance, and it ranges from 0 to 14. Pure water sits in the middle of the road with a pH value of 7. Certain beverages like tomato juice, soda, orange juice, and lemon juice have considerably lower pH values, indicating that they are highly acidic.Healthy saliva has a pH of 7.4, but consuming acidic foods and beverages lowers this rating. An imbalance occurs that can demineralize the tooth enamel, leading to a condition called acid erosion. This will thin out the enamel and will eventually expose the dentin. How to Ensure pH BalanceFortunately, there are steps that you can take to rebalance your oral pH:
If despite your best efforts you still feel it is difficult to balance your pH, you may have a more serious dental condition. Give our office a call to set up an evaluation and let us get to the bottom of it. |
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