Oral DNA Testing & Oral HPV testing

Oral DNA testing shows us the exact kinds of bacteria present in your mouth. This information tells us if you are more susceptible to certain kinds of periodontal disease and tooth decay. If we find that certain dangerous and destructive bacteria are present in your mouth, we can use specific antibiotic therapy to target and destroy these bacteria.

Sometimes patients have a chronic infection, chronic gum disease, or problematic bad breath (halitosis) that they can’t seem to get rid of. We can use DNA testing to find out if there is a bacteria that is the underlying cause of these problems. Also, periodontal disease has a genetic link, and oral DNA testing can tell you if you are genetically susceptible to developing periodontal disease. This procedure is similar to the procedure doctors use to test if you have strep throat.

These types of procedures are becoming more common in state-of-the-art practices like Atlanta Dental Spa, because we now understand that if your mouth is unhealthy you are at risk for other life-threatening systemic illnesses (cardiovasular disease, diabetes, pre-term labor, auto-immune and inflammatory diseases).

Oral HPV testing

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common virus groups in the world. According to the Centers for Disease Control, at least 20 million people in the United States are infected with HPV and there are approximately 6 million new cases
each year.

Oral HPV is a manifestation of the HPV virus in the mouth, and is primarily found in the oropharyngeal complex. Specific types of oral HPV are now considered to be separate and serious risk factor for developing oral cancers. Early detection and identification of the presence or absence of oral HPV is important, as early oral HPV infections do not typically cause any clinical signs or symptoms.

The OraRisk^® HPV test is a non-invasive, easy-to-use screening tool to identify the type(s) of oral HPV, a mucosal viral infection that could potentially lead to oral cancer. OraRisk^® HPV enables the clinician to establish increased risk for oral cancer and determine appropriate referral and monitoring conditions.

See a sample Oral HPV report

How is Oral DNA testing done at Atlanta Dental Spa?

Atlanta Dental Spa works with OralDNA Labs to do two different types of DNA testing: MyPerioPath and MyPerioID

See a sample report:  Sample OralDNA report

MyPerioPath test identifies the specific bacteria present your mouth. If your mouth is infected with the types of bacteria that cause gingivitis (early stage gum disease) and periodontal disease (later stage gum disease), Atlanta Dental Spa will customize your treatment to eliminate the specific types of harmful bacteria present in your mouth.

MyPerioID PST test determines if you are genetically predispositioned to develop periodontal disease (gum disease). At Atlanta Dental Spa, if we find out that you have this genetic predisposition, we will customize your hygiene plan to help you prevent the future development of the disease.

Let Atlanta cosmetic dentists Dr. Peter Boulden and Dr. Susan Estep let you know if you are at risk for gum disease, and what you can do to fight it.

Top Atlanta Dentists Dr. Peter Boulden, Dr. Susan Estep, Dr. Rich Creasman, Dr. Andrew Soulimiotis and Dr. Dana Brockington strive to offer exceptional customer satisfaction. That's why we encourage you to call our office anytime so we can help you answer all of your dental questions.

For a consultation with our team of EXPERTS, contact us today or call us at (770) 998-3838. Consultation fees will be credited toward any future treatment