Have you been told that you have areas in your mouth with "deep pockets"? Have you had a "deep cleaning" but despite your efforts at good oral hygiene your gums still bleed regularly? Now there is an easy way to find out exactly which bacteria are causing your gum problems. A company called Oral DNA Labs offers salivary testing that can identify which bacteria are triggering your periodontal (gum) disease.
Periodontal (gum) disease is a fairly common condition. It begins as gingivitis which is gum inflammation due to a build up of plaque on the teeth. Dental plaque is bacteria, food particles and mucus. Over time this plaque, if not removed, can harden on the teeth, thus becoming tartar. The bacteria in the plaque and tartar cause the gums to be inflamed and the bleed easily. The inflammation can spread to the ligaments and bone that hold the teeth in place. Once this occurs, the condition is called periodontitis. Untreated periodontitis can lead to tooth loss.
Oral DNA Labs offers a saliva test that can identify exactly which bacteria are triggering the periodontal disease. The test is very simple to do and can be done in our office in just a few minutes. The patient just swishes a special saline solution in their mouth for 30 seconds then expectorates into a special vial which gets securely sealed and sent directly to Oral DNA Labs for analysis. We then receive a detailed report identifying the types of destructive bacteria that were present in the sample along with recommended treatment protocols.
Watch this short video from the TV show The Doctors that discusses Oral DNA testing
http://www.thedoctorstv.com/videolib/init/7581
You can also learn more by visiting the Oral DNA Labs websitehttp://www.oraldna.com/
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