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Saliva testing
Saliva plays a critical role in maintaining oral health. It helps regulate pH, supports remineralization, controls bacterial balance, and protects the teeth and gums from decay and inflammation. Changes in saliva quality or composition can significantly influence cavity risk, gum health, and overall oral stability.
At Spring Smiles, saliva testing may be used as part of a comprehensive preventive evaluation. These assessments can provide insight into factors such as acid balance, bacterial activity, buffering capacity, and oral microbiome patterns that may contribute to cavities, gum disease, or ongoing oral inflammation.
Saliva testing allows our team to move beyond a one-size-fits-all approach and better understand why certain oral health challenges may be occurring. The information gathered helps guide patient education, personalized preventive strategies, and long-term care planning.
Results may also be discussed in the context of lifestyle factors, oral hygiene habits, and nutritional considerations that can influence oral health and healing. The goal is not diagnosis of systemic disease, but rather supporting informed, individualized dental care rooted in prevention and patient awareness.Saliva testing is one of several tools we use to help patients better understand their oral environment and take an active role in maintaining long-term dental health.
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