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The macroelements calcium, potassium, sodium, phosphorus and chlorine are of vital importance to human life. Adequate daily intake of these elements is required to maintain a wide range of bodily functions. From an oral health perspective, calcium in particular but also phosphate play a predominant role in maintaining the teeth and their function. Inadequate calcium intake has also been linked to an increased severity of periodontal disease. The roles of sodium, potassium, and in particular chloride, in maintaining oral health, however, are largely unstudied but they appear to be of limited relevance.