Did you know that periodontal disease, the bacterial infection that deteriorates the foundational tissues of your teeth, is the number one cause of tooth loss in adults? Did you also know that approximately 30% of the population has a gene that predisposes them to this disease? Are you wondering if there is a way to tell if you are part of this 30%? Well, you’re in luck because there is, and it is offered here at Dental Dynamics.

Thanks to the latest technological developments of OralDNA Labs, two different tests are available which will help your dentist or hygienist determine the appropriate treatment for your individual situation. These tests include the MyPerioPath Test and the MyPerioID PST Test. Both tests are simple to take, quickly processed and returned and provide a wealth of information regarding your oral health.

As mentioned above, periodontal disease is bacterial infection. MyPerioPath testing measures the levels of specific bacteria in your mouth that can cause gingivitis and periodontitis, or periodontal disease. It is important to have this information not only for your oral health, but also for your overall health because it is well known that one can impact the other. Advances in research have proven links between periodontal disease and heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and even some forms of cancer.

To determine if you are genetically at risk for periodontal disease you can request a MyPerioPath PST test. This test will provide specific information that will help your dentist and hygienist determine of you are at an increased risk for serious periodontal infections. This information in important to know ahead of time if you have a family history of periodontal disease or if you have a compromised immune response. Also, if you have received treatment but continue to show signs of active periodontal disease this test could provide the answers you’ve been searching for.