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Oral Pathogen Profile
What lives in your mouth may impact your whole body. Our Oral Pathogen Profile identifies harmful bacteria linked to gum disease and tracks their potential to travel throughout your body, contributing to conditions like Alzheimer’s, diabetes, colon cancer, and more.
What Is the Oral Pathogen Profile?
This test analyzes your saliva or plaque sample for key periodontal pathogens, including Porphyromonas gingivalis, Fusobacterium nucleatum, and Treponema denticola. These bacteria are known to penetrate the gum barrier, enter the bloodstream, and distribute across organs.
Why It Matters
Studies have shown that:
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P. gingivalis DNA is found in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients, suggesting it can travel through the body and trigger neuroinflammation
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Oral pathogens substantially burden cancer, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s, and diabetes
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F. nucleatum travels from the mouth to the colon, promoting colorectal cancer progression
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P. gingivalis is enriched in colorectal tumors and linked to worse cancer-specific survival
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These findings confirm that oral pathogens can journey beyond the mouth, promoting inflammation and disease in distant organs.
What Can the Oral Pathogen Profile Tell You?
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Which harmful oral bacteria are present and at what levels
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Evidence of potential bacterial dissemination
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Recommendations for oral hygiene, periodontitis treatment, and systemic follow-up
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A baseline for reassessment after intervention
Who Should Consider This Test?
This test is ideal for individuals who:
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Have bleeding gums, bad breath, or diagnosed gum disease
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Are managing chronic conditions like diabetes, Alzheimer’s risk, or cancer
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Are diligent about health and want to understand systemic risk factors
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Seek to integrate oral health into overall disease prevention
How the Test Works
We collect a saliva sample to test for key bacterial species using advanced DNA amplification or sequencing. Results are interpreted by our team to assess both oral and systemic risk potential.
How to Prepare
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Do not brush or floss for at least 30 minutes before sampling
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Avoid eating, drinking, or using mouthwash in that same thirty-minute window
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Schedule your test before any dental cleaning session
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this diagnostic for systemic diseases?
No. It indicates the presence of pathogens linked to higher disease risk. It does not diagnose any condition.
What should I do if harmful bacteria are detected?
Improve oral hygiene, pursue periodontal treatment, and consult with your doctor about systemic implications. Retesting post-treatment is recommended to confirm reduction in bacterial load.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can order the test directly through our clinic.
Integrate Oral Health Into Whole‑Body Wellness
Oral pathogens don’t stay in your mouth, they travel. Proactively testing for them bridges the gap between dental and systemic care, because what happens in your mouth can affect your brain, metabolism, and beyond.
