Salivary Diagnostics and Oral DNA
We are now offering a salivary DNA test to fight gum disease!
Emerging research has generated widespread interest in the development of rapid, chair side tests that use saliva or other oral fluids for disease detection. Sampling oral fluids, instead of blood or urine, offers an attractive medium for detecting a range of candidate biomarkers, such as proteins, electrolytes, hormones, antibodies and DNA/RNA.
A simple oral DNA test can now determine the specific type and quantity of disease-causing bacteria in your mouth. These bacteria, if left untreated can cause periodontal disease, tooth loss, and also affect your risk for developing other systemic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, and diabetes among others.
Advantages of using oral fluid for disease diagnostics include:
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Ease of access,
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Noninvasive sample collection,
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Increased acceptance by patients,
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Rapid results,
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Reduced risks of infectious disease transmission
This exciting new test is for anyone with symptoms of gingivitis or periodontal disease.
These symptoms include: bleeding gums, bad breath, red or inflamed gums or loss of bone around your teeth. Other indications for this test would be prior to extensive dental procedures and in some cases, surgical clearance (such as heart surgery or joint replacements).
This gentle oral rinse procedure is performed by swishing a small amount of sterile saline throughout the mouth and can be done in about 30 seconds. The sample is then sent to OralDNA Labs, (www.OralDNA.com) for processing.