Practice test

Critical pH of Saliva - Multiple Choice Questions

Q1. What does the critical pH of saliva refer to?

Q2. What is the typical critical pH of saliva?

Q3. What happens when the critical pH of saliva is reached?

Q4. Which component of saliva helps neutralize acids and raise the critical pH?

Q5. What can lower the critical pH of saliva?

Q6. How does enamel demineralization occur?

Q7. How can a higher salivary flow rate impact the critical pH?

Q8. What are initial signs of enamel demineralization?

Q9. What can help stimulate salivary flow and enhance buffering capacity?

Q10. What can result from untreated enamel demineralization?