It's Not You: It's Your Saliva

It can be highly discouraging when patients continue to have cavities despite improvements in their oral health. This can lead to the disruption of their oral health philosophy and create the belief that “cavities are normal for me” or even “I just have soft teeth.” The pH of our patient’s saliva plays a vital role in the hard and soft tissues of their oral cavity. We have the unique opportunity to identify a patient’s specific risk and provide treatment recommendations accordingly.