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The pH Balance of Your Mouth: Why It Matters
Your mouth’s pH level significantly impacts your dental health. A neutral pH of 7.0 is ideal, while anything below 5.5 becomes dangerously acidic, triggering enamel demineralisation and increasing cavity risk. Studies show the bacteria responsible for gum disease thrive in acidic environments, while beneficial bacteria prefer neutral conditions.
The pH in your mouth fluctuates throughout the day. After eating sugary or acidic foods, pH levels can drop dramatically, creating an environment where harmful bacteria flourish and produce even more acid in a damaging cycle.
To maintain healthy pH levels:
Rinse with water after acidic foods or drinks
Chew sugar-free gum to stimulate saliva production
Wait 30 minutes after eating before brushing
Use alkaline-promoting toothpaste
Regular professional cleanings also help manage oral pH by removing acid-producing plaque buildup. Ask us about testing your oral pH at your next appointment for personalised recommendations.
The Anatomy of Taste: How Your Dental Health Affects Flavour
Your ability to enjoy the full spectrum of flavours is closely linked to your oral health. Taste buds on your tongue detect basic flavours—sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami—but your complete taste experience relies on much more.
Saliva plays a crucial role, dissolving food particles and carrying them to taste receptors. Dry mouth conditions can significantly diminish taste perception by reducing this essential function. Additionally, while the tongue identifies basic tastes, your sense of smell contributes substantially to what we perceive as “flavours” through a process called retronasal olfaction.
Oral infections, gum disease, and even certain dental materials can interfere with normal taste function. Bacteria buildup on the tongue can physically block taste buds, while inflammation from infections can alter taste perception at a cellular level.
Maintaining excellent oral hygiene—brushing, flossing, tongue cleaning, and regular dental checkups—helps ensure your taste sensations remain vibrant and accurate. Proper hydration further supports optimal saliva production, enhancing your ability to enjoy every delicious bite.
Local Community Involvement, Sponsorships, & Outreach in Epping
At our clinic, we believe that healthy smiles and active lifestyles go hand in hand. Our involvement in local sports reflects our dedication to building stronger, healthier communities across Epping. We take pride in supporting the sporting groups that bring our community together.
Our team understands that local clubs provide more than just physical activity – they create lasting friendships, teach valuable life skills, and foster community spirit. Epping Family Dental is currently sponsoring Roselea FC Carlingford for the 2025 season. With approximately 69 teams ranging from Under 6s to Masters, this club offers opportunities for players of all ages and abilities to participate in football. Community sports clubs rely on local business support to provide quality facilities, equipment, and training for their members.
By partnering with Roselea FC Carlingford, we help ensure that: Children and adults have access to well-maintained playing fields, teams can purchase necessary equipment and uniforms, the club can keep registration fees reasonable for families and players receive proper coaching and development opportunities
