#Saliva

From Menshealth RSS Feed: Dry Mouth Gets More Common As You Age. How to Avoid Waking Up Parched.

Enzymes in our saliva can wreak havoc on the textures of starch-thickened foods in a matter of minutes.

Scientists have created an artificial saliva using a sugarcane protein that can protect teeth and fight bacteria. The key ingredient, CANECPI-5, binds directly to enamel, forming a shield against acids that cause decay.…