Saliva Testing
SALIVA TESTING & ORAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT AT ISLE OF WIGHT DENTAL CLINIC
Saliva Testing
You visit your doctor for a blood test to check your health—why not visit your dentist for a saliva test to monitor both your oral and general health?
At Isle of Wight Dental Clinic, we offer, as only second clinic in the UK, cutting-edge saliva testing to help you gain deeper insights into your oral health and how it may be affecting your overall well-being.
What Can Saliva Tell You About Your Health?
- Collagen Breakdown: Early detection of gum disease through biomarkers in your saliva.
- Oral Bacteria: Identifying whether you have beneficial or harmful bacteria in your mouth.
- Acidity Levels: Measuring how acidic your saliva is, which impacts tooth decay and enamel health.
- Inflammation: Checking the levels of inflammation in your mouth that may signal oral health issues.
Saliva testing is a non-invasive, easy way to get a comprehensive picture of your oral health, enabling us to take a proactive approach to preventing future dental problems.
Oral Microbiome Testing
Did you know that your mouth hosts the second-largest ecosystem of bacteria in your body? With over 700 different species, some bacteria are beneficial, while others can cause harm. At Isle of Wight Dental Clinic, we offer Oral Microbiome Testing, which allows us to identify the specific bacteria present in your mouth.
By understanding your unique oral microbiome, we can create a personalized treatment plan tailored to restore balance to your bacterial ecosystem. This plan may include specific mouthwashes, toothpastes, dietary recommendations, and supplements to guide your oral microbiome back to a healthy state.
This individualized approach helps prevent oral diseases such as gum disease, cavities, and bad breath by targeting the root cause – bacterial imbalance – rather than just treating the symptoms.
Collagen Breakdown Testing
Gum disease can often go unnoticed until it has caused significant damage. At Isle of Wight Dental Clinic, we are proud to offer Collagen Breakdown Testing. This innovative test detects early signs of gum disease before it becomes visible in the mouth.
We do this by analysing your saliva and gums for a specific enzyme called aMMP8, a stable biomarker for collagen breakdown. Collagen is a key component of healthy gums, and detecting its breakdown early allows us to intervene before irreversible damage occurs.
Saliva testing is a non-invasive, easy way to get a comprehensive picture of your oral health, enabling us to take a proactive approach to preventing future dental problems.
Why Choose Saliva Testing at Isle of Wight Dental Clinic?
Saliva testing at Isle of Wight Dental Clinic offers a proactive approach to managing your oral and overall health. By diagnosing potential problems early, we can help you avoid more invasive treatments down the line. Our tests provide a comprehensive picture of your oral health, allowing us to create personalized treatment plans to keep your mouth—and body—healthy.
If you’re interested in learning more about saliva testing and how it can benefit you, contact Isle of Wight Dental Clinic today to schedule an appointment. We’re here to help you achieve and maintain optimal oral health with the latest in dental technology.
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