Saliva Testing
What is Saliva Testing?
At Montrose Dental Wellness we offer two different styles of saliva tests.
Oral salivary diagnostic testing is an easy, pain-free way to identify bacteria and viruses that may be causing gum inflammation.This Saliva tests involve a simple swish and spit test, which we then send to a lab to test for specific bacteria, yeast and viruses that may be the root cause of your inflammatory gum issues. Oral salivary diagnostic testing is recommended on an individual basis for patients who have gum disease, are at risk for gum disease, experience inflammation or bleeding of the gums, or present with other oral-systemic diseases.
In office saliva tests are offered for those patients who struggle with dry mouth. Dry mouth “xerostomia” can be caused by a number of issues including medication, radiation treatments, autoimmune conditions, hormonal imbalances, airway issues and more. This causes a serious drop in pH which can lead to rampant decay, irritation of tissues, painful and uncomfortable gums, fungal infections, bad breath and difficulty eating and swallowing. With our in-office salivary tests, we screen our patient for salivary flow, pH, salivary quantity and quality. This allows us to determine proper dry mouth protocols, and recommend the best therapies.
Why Saliva Testing?
Inflamed or bleeding gums are often a sign of deeper issues going on in the body. Saliva testing allows us to test for various bacteria, yeast or viruses that may be causing oral issues. Salivary diagnostics then help us identify specific bacteria, yeast or viruses to prescribe the most effective treatment. Studies show that the bacteria, yeast and viruses in the mouth are connected with over 58 known medical diseases including Cardiovascular Disease, Alzheimer’s, Autoimmune Conditions, Diabetes, Gut Health, Dry Mouth and more. With this knowledge, we can treat the root of the problem to alleviate it, helping you achieve total wellness.
The Super Simple Saliva Testing Process
Schedule your saliva test
Contact us to schedule yours today!
Do a simple swish test
It’s easy, pain-free, and takes just minutes.
Samples are sent to a lab
Our lab can run nine different test to help us address your condition.
We’ll review the results together
We’ll ensure you have an understanding of the cause and solution for any identified gum issues.
We’ll identify a care plan
An individualized care plan will be provided based on your test results will address gum inflammation.