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A dental cavity is a hole in your teeth, caused when the outer layer of your enamel weakens and breaks, and is then penetrated by bacteria produced by plaque. These bacteria make a home in the cavities and cause further damage. A way to prevent this? Our saliva. Simply put, saliva is the unappreciated hero in our mouths. When you allow it to interact with your teeth it will remineralize and strengthen them. Hooray!

Learned about how pairing specific food can enhance your nutrient absorption and benefit your teeth. It's also helpful to eat things like cheese, chocolate, or xylitol after eating and drinking to alkalize your mouth and teeth.

Learned about the biofilm that is essential to have covering and protecting your teeth. While these lengthy chapters full of scientific explanation are interesting, I'm really just waiting for Dr. Phillips to tell me how to take care of my teeth!