Tag Archives: Saliva
- August 11, 2007
- What is saliva and how is it made?
Saliva is produced by structures called salivary glands. There are three pairs of large salivary glands that release saliva into our mouth. But that’s not all. Smaller salivary glands also line our lips, cheeks, and tongue.
So why is saliva so important? First, it helps us digest food. When we taste, smell, or even think about [...]
