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Oral Microbiome
Oral EcologiX Test
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The human mouth is home to a complex microbial environment. Different areas, such as the teeth, gums, tongue, and tonsils, provide unique surfaces where bacteria, viruses, and fungi reside. Scientific studies have identified around 600 microbial species in the oral cavity, with their composition changing as we age.
Most of these microorganisms are found within a complex, multi-species structure known as the oral biofilm – more commonly called dental plaque. When oral hygiene is consistently maintained, the bacterial community typically stays stable.
Who can benefit from this test?
Your practitioner may recommend this test if you have:
- Recurring gum problems, bad breath or oral inflammation
- An interest in the mouth–gut health connection
- Gum disease or a history of dental issues
- A wish to understand your oral microbiome balance
- Systemic concerns that may be linked to oral bacteria
- A preference for a simple at-home saliva/swab sample
Learn more about this test
What the test involves
An at-home saliva/swab sample that maps the balance of your oral microbiome and markers of gum inflammation.
This test measures:
- The balance of your oral microbiome
- Beneficial and harmful oral bacteria
- Markers of gum inflammation and oral immune response
- Organisms linked to gum disease and wider health
- Insight into the mouth–gut connection
Frequently asked questions
The Oral Ecologix test analyses your saliva to assess the balance and abundance of:
Beneficial (commensal) bacteria
Bacteria linked to tooth decay (caries)
Bacteria associated with gum disease (periodontitis)
The test requires a saliva sample.
This saliva test is suitable for all age groups.
The sample must be posted within 24 hours of collection and shipped only on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday.
Tests typically take 2 to 3 weeks from the date you send them back. We will email you the results when we receive them.
Please do not alter your prescribed medications or supplements without consulting a qualified medical professional. Some substances may affect your test results. If agreed upon with your practitioner, the following guidance should be followed:
14 days before sample collection:
Finish any short-term medications such as antibiotics or antifungal treatments
7 days before sample collection:
Discontinue anti-inflammatory medications (if possible)
Finish any botanical antimicrobials or antifungals
Stop taking probiotics (if possible)
24 hours before sample collection:
Avoid oral sexual activity
Refrain from using antimicrobial mouthwashes
On the day of collection:
If you wear dental prosthetics, do not apply fixing cream before sample collection
For 30 minutes before collecting the sample, do not eat, drink, smoke, chew gum, or brush your teeth
