Oral pH: A Delicate Balance
YOU MIGHT REMEMBER a little bit about pH from a science class you took years ago in…
YOU MIGHT REMEMBER a little bit about pH from a science class you took years ago in…
YOU MIGHT REMEMBER a little bit about pH from a science class you took years ago in middle school or high school. Even if you don’t, that’s okay; it’s time for a refresher course because pH plays a major role in our oral health.
The Basics (And Acidics) Of pH
We could go into some really complicated things about hydrogen ions, but the important thing to know is that a pH of 7 is neutral — neither acidic nor basic. For example, water has a pH of 7. As the numbers get smaller…
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