Why is saliva important?

ByBrian “Weence” Bateman

It helps digest food, cleanses the mouth, fights germs, prevents bad breath, and provides enzymes to assist digestion.

It helps digest food, cleanses the mouth, fights germs, prevents bad breath, and provides enzymes to assist digestion.

Brian “Weence” Bateman is a health and medical writer who covers public health updates, healthcare policy, and medical developments affecting communities across the United States. He works closely with dentists and healthcare providers and focuses on making complex medical information clear, accurate, and useful for everyday readers.