Ongoing advances in medical technology enable periodontal care to be faster, more precise, and more personalized.
With OralDNA® testing in Winter Garden, FL, Dr. Ryan Mendro and Dr. Lucia Roca Mendrocan identify harmful bacteria in your mouth and determine the most effective way to eliminate them—helping to protect both your oral and overall health!
Also known as salivary testing, OralDNA testing is an FDA-regulated diagnostic tool that analyzes your saliva to detect potential oral and systemic health concerns.
While everyone has bacteria in their mouth, only certain strains cause periodontal disease. Salivary testing pinpoints these specific bacteria so we can tailor gum disease treatment for better results.
The process for periodontal bacteria testing in Winter Garden, FL, involves swishing an oral rinse in your mouth for 30 seconds. After the rinse is analyzed at a specialized lab, the findings are sent back to us.
Harmful oral bacteria are linked to serious conditions, including diabetes complications, heart attack, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, and pregnancy complications. Saliva contains many of the same markers as blood, allowing our periodontists to assess your risk for gum disease, heart disease, diabetes, inflammation, and oral cancer.
A DNA oral test at Precision Periodontics & Dental Implants enables our team to identify risks early and help you take proactive steps to protect your oral and general health. We may recommend OralDNA testing if you meet any of the following criteria:
