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<p>[QUOTE="bluumz, post: 9559946, member: 649"]Get thee to a dentist!</p><p>The pH of saliva is very near neutral in the healthy mouth. If it becomes acidic, it's often an indicator of chronic periodontal disease and such a mouth is more prone to dental decay and halitosis. If it becomes alkaline, it often indicates chronic gingivitis. "Normal" saliva is so near neutral that any slight deviation either way doesn't make any difference to it's antique cleaning abilities. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/smilies/smile.png" class="mceSmilie" alt=":)" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>In answering <i>Why We Sometimes Use Spit to Clean Paintings</i>, the Getty Center states, "Human saliva is well-suited for removing dust, dirt, built-up grime, or foreign materials like nicotine from artwork. It contains enzymes including amylase and lipase, which break down starches and fats sometimes found in grime—not surprising considering saliva's role in helping you break down food!"[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="bluumz, post: 9559946, member: 649"]Get thee to a dentist! The pH of saliva is very near neutral in the healthy mouth. If it becomes acidic, it's often an indicator of chronic periodontal disease and such a mouth is more prone to dental decay and halitosis. If it becomes alkaline, it often indicates chronic gingivitis. "Normal" saliva is so near neutral that any slight deviation either way doesn't make any difference to it's antique cleaning abilities. :) In answering [I]Why We Sometimes Use Spit to Clean Paintings[/I], the Getty Center states, "Human saliva is well-suited for removing dust, dirt, built-up grime, or foreign materials like nicotine from artwork. It contains enzymes including amylase and lipase, which break down starches and fats sometimes found in grime—not surprising considering saliva's role in helping you break down food!"[/QUOTE]
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