Why do I need a saliva test?

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In this episode, we discuss the importance of the saliva test. The saliva test is a test panel that identifies the exact bacteria present in the patient’s mouth. Without saliva testing, any oral antibiotic treatment used by professionals is less targeted and therefore less effective. When certain bacterial growth is not properly addressed in the mouth, it can spread through your bloodstream to other parts of your body, such as your cardiovascular system.

This is why the saliva test is one powerful component of the whole body health effort. It can identify the exact bacteria that is present in the mouth and with that information, dentists can address any bacterial imbalance with precise treatment.

Biofilm that starts in the mouth, if left unchecked, can grow into plaques. These plaques can travel from the mouth into the bloodstream and wreak havoc in other areas of the body like the brain, the heart, and the GI system. Medical dental-collaboration provides much more complete care.
A dental team are often the gatekeepers of systemic inflammation. Dentists can identify many medical issues, but can’t always provide the exact medical treatment needed without collaboration with other healthcare providers. In order to provide complete health care, a team of dental and medical practitioners is necessary.
"Periodontal diseases and adverse pregnancy outcomes: Mechanisms" Study by Yiping W. Han, Ph.D: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32385886/
"Bacterial signatures in thrombus aspirates of patients with myocardial infarction" Study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23418311/
The American Academy for Oral Systemic Health (AAOSH): https://www.aaosh.org/
OSH News Network: http://oshnewsnetwork.com/
Saliva Testing
OralDNA: https://www.oraldna.com/
MicrobeLinkDX: https://microbelinkdx.com/
OraVital: https://www.oravital.com/
MicroGenDX: https://microgendx.com/
FidaLab: https://fidalabus.com/

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