The amount of saliva is higher during:

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Saliva plays several roles in the oral cavity: lubrication, predigestion, and especially, buffering capacity, which neutralizes the mouth's pH. Thus the quality and quantity of saliva contribute to the process of demineralization and remineralization. The use of medication, an individual's condition (stress, fatigue, and dehydration), the time of day (the amount of saliva is more abundant in the morning and at mealtimes) and certain health problems (Sjögren's syndrome, radiotherapy in the salivary gland region) influence the quantity and quality of saliva as well.

The Amount of Saliva Is Higher During