All it takes is a Swish to support your overall oral health:
FAQs about the benefits of saliva testing
At Main Line Dental Health & Wellness in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, precision meets passion in more than just our name. We embody this principle using sophisticated techniques and technologies to support the most precise and personalized treatments. Likewise, Drs. Jerald Matt and Naila Bryan are proud to add the Swish dental saliva test to our always-expanding menu of advanced services and capabilities. These are all investments we have made with your utmost safety, comfort, and satisfaction in mind.
What is Swish?
An exciting and dynamic category of dental services is transforming how dentists proactively and precisely prevent, detect, and treat severe gum disease or periodontitis. These diagnostic services are known as “salivary testing.” As the name suggests, a simple swish provides valuable insights into the health of your gums and the oral microbiome. Since the health of the gums and mouth is so linked to conditions that affect the whole body, we can even assess for the risks of potential systemic diseases.
So, how does it work?
Swish is a non-invasive test that provides our patients with accurate information to target the underlying causes of bleeding, inflammation, and other signs of periodontal disease. We take a small sample of your saliva, which is then analyzed. There are specific biomarkers or indicators of oral health in the saliva. These indicators provide a window into your oral health. We can specifically evaluate the balance of bacteria and other microorganisms naturally found in the mouth. Any imbalances in your oral microbiome increase your risk of developing gum disease, tooth decay, dry mouth, and even systemic conditions like cardiovascular disease.
How do you use saliva testing?
Swish supports our ability to provide truly personalized medicine. Drs Matt and Bryan can identify specific bacteria and then target them with interventions that have been proven to address those unique bacterial risks effectively. By proactively and effortlessly incorporating Swish into regular checkups at our office in Bryn Mawr, PA, we can detect potential trouble signs early on and intervene with them before conditions arise, progress, and cause symptoms and damage. For those with existing diseases, Swish may be used to record our progress on targeted treatments. We can see how well these treatments may be working to restore a healthy microbiome and may then adjust interventions accordingly based on what we find following analysis.
“Wellness” is in our name. We account for systemic health and well-being as well as oral health. So, Swish saliva testing is an excellent fit with our mission and the many other services available at Main Line Dental Health & Wellness. Call (610) 947-5566 with more questions and to schedule your appointment today.
