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==Introduction==

==Introduction==

The act of chewing itself produces more saliva and physically helps to reduce plaque accumulation. Salivary flow also contributes to protection of the [[:Category:Oral Cavity - Anatomy & Physiology|oral cavity]] and [[:Category:Teeth - Anatomy & Physiology|teeth]] by bathing all oral structures and washing [[bacteria]] away. Saliva contains numerous antibacterial substances which contribute to the defense mechanism in the mouth, but also contains products like lactoferrin which binds to iron, a mineral needed for bacterial growth. Other enzymes present in saliva help neutralize potentially harmful by-products released by bacteria.  

The act of chewing itself produces more saliva and physically helps to reduce plaque accumulation. Salivary flow also contributes to protection of the [[:Category:Oral Cavity - Anatomy & Physiology|oral cavity]] and [[:Category:Teeth - Anatomy & Physiology|teeth]] by bathing all oral structures and washing [[bacteria]] away. Saliva contains numerous antibacterial substances which contribute to the defense mechanism in the mouth, but also contains products like lactoferrin which binds to iron, a mineral needed for bacterial growth. Other enzymes present in saliva help neutralize potentially harmful by-products released by bacteria.  

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[[Category:Oral Hygiene]]

[[Category:Oral Hygiene]]

[[Category:Waltham reviewed]]

[[Category:Waltham reviewed]]