To break down carbohydrates
saliva
Normally, the body makes up to 2 to 4 pints of saliva a day. Usually, the body makes the most saliva in the late afternoon. It makes the least amount at night. But everyone is different. What doctors consider to be a normal amount of saliva varies quite a bit. That makes diagnosing saliva problems a bit of a challenge.
Makes food easier to eat!
Saliva
Saliva
Saliva provides water and mucus and makes chewing and swallowing easier .
mucus
Because the moisture from your saliva makes it get looser.
Saliva.
Saliva is made up of an enzyme called ptyalin and mucus. This moistens our food and makes the swallowing easier.
Saliva is made up of an enzyme called ptyalin and mucus. This moistens our food and makes the swallowing easier.
Saliva in the mouth makes it easier for food to be swallowed and digested.