Dr. Katie To explains that brushing and flossing aren't enough to prevent cavities if your saliva is too acidic. She tests patients' saliva pH and adjusts their care plans based on results. You can order an at-home test to check your own saliva each morning.
Do you brush and floss every single day and still get cavity? Let me tell you why. Hi, I'm Dr. Katie To, the Wellness Dentist. Our teeth are covered in saliva 24/7, and our saliva can be acidic, neutral, or alkaline. If you have acidic saliva, you're more likely to get cavities. So in our practice, every time patients come in, we test the saliva with the pH strip to find out if the saliva is acidic or not. If the saliva is acidic, we customize home care and treatment plan to help patient to fight cavities. The good news is you can order this test online and test your saliva first thing in the morning when you wake up. Therefore, you can make healthy choices throughout the day. Get the test and let me know your result in the comments. For more healthy tips, like this video and follow Dr. Katie To, the Wellness Dentist.
