{"id":28799,"date":"2026-03-20T12:00:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T17:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/?p=28799"},"modified":"2026-02-13T07:07:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T13:07:15","slug":"throwback-oral-health-contributing-to-health-issues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/index.php\/2026\/03\/20\/throwback-oral-health-contributing-to-health-issues\/","title":{"rendered":"Throwback: Oral Health Contributing to Health Issues"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><b><a href=\"https:\/\/dallasfunctionaldentistry.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28803 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Dallas-Functional-Dentistry.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"308\" height=\"308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Dallas-Functional-Dentistry.jpg 348w, https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Dallas-Functional-Dentistry-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Dallas-Functional-Dentistry-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 308px) 100vw, 308px\" \/><\/a><\/b><\/h3>\n<h3><b>Challenge:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to dental anxiety, specifically the fear of being overwhelmed with dental problems, the patient finally took the necessary steps to address her chief complaint, \u201cMy gums are bleeding, and my teeth are sensitive. I want a more holistic approach to dental care. I feel like my mouth is contributing to my health issues.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Background:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Age:<\/strong> 37<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Sex:<\/strong> Female<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Medical History:<\/strong> Severe eczema since childhood, long term topical and systemic steroid for skin has resulted in steroid withdrawals, anemia, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) gut issues<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Medications:<\/strong> Hydroxyzine (for anxiety), Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Turmeric supplement<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Medical Lab Results:<\/strong> A1C 5.3 (normal), CRP 8.2 (high), homocysteine 9.0 (normal), Vit D 15.9 (very low), DHEA-S 16 (low)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Last Dental Exam:<\/strong> Several years ago<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Home Care:<\/strong> Electric toothbrush 2x\/day and fluoride free toothpaste<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Clinical Assessment:<\/strong> Several cavities and old amalgam fillings. Failed root canal # 3 and partially impacted teeth #17 and #32<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Periodontal Assessment Performed on 6\/22\/21:<\/strong> 1-4mm generalized probe depths, moderate bleeding on probing, light plaque, light tartar, 15 areas with 4mm pockets, moderate gingivitis<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additional Comments: We sent a follow-up report to her functional medicine doctor with the OralDNA<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00ae<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Labs MyPerioPath<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00ae<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> report with review of findings.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Solution:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Date of MyPerioPath<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>:<\/strong> 6\/22\/21<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Periodontal Therapy:<\/strong> Therapy included use of EMS Guided Biofilm Therapy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00ae<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and ultrasonic with ozone water, applied ozone gases subgingivally to disrupt bacteria and reduce inflammation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Systemic Antibiotic Used:<\/strong> 500mg Metronidazole after gingivitis therapy, 16 tabs, 1 tab bid for 8 days<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Home Care:<\/strong> Sonicare electric toothbrush 2x\/day, Dentalcidin\u2122 liposomal oral rinse, Closys<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00ae<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> oral rinse, SPM Active<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00ae<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> fish oil by Metagenics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00ae<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Probiora<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00ae<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> oral probiotic, systemic probiotics for gut health<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Other Notes:<\/strong> Stressed to supplement with Vitamin D<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Performed MyPerioProgress\u00ae<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong> (post-therapy test):<\/strong> 1\/17\/22, lab report shows 44% reduction in bacterial load, Pg and Td high risk bacteria reduced to levels below limit of quantification (LQ)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additional Comments: Extraction of failed root canal and impacted lower wisdom teeth. All active decay restored, and safely replaced amalgams under The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/iaomt.org\/resources\/safe-removal-amalgam-fillings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique (SMART)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Results:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post-therapy observations show a remarkable reduction in pocket depths and bleeding. Started with 15 areas of 4mm pockets with bleeding and presented after therapy with only one 4mm pocket with bleeding. Remarkable improvement in inflammation, appearance of the tissue, and plaque.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/poteetresults.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8628 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/poteetresults.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"668\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/poteetresults.png 1137w, https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/poteetresults-300x135.png 300w, https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/poteetresults-1024x460.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/poteetresults-768x345.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 668px) 100vw, 668px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For maintenance, she will continue to use Sonicare toothbrush, Closys oral rinse, and Probiora oral probiotic. Maintenance hygiene appointments will include EMS Guided Biofilm Therapy removal, ultrasonic, and ozone therapy. Continued care with her medical doctor and her improved oral health will hopefully reflect in her medical labs.<\/p>\n<p>The patient expressed gratitude and joy with the progress she has made in her oral health and is motivated to continue with her dental care habits.<\/p>\n<p>Would you like to view more case studies? Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/case-study\/\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> and choose a category.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/get-started\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-28177 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/OralDNA_Banners-2-1024x293.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/OralDNA_Banners-2-1024x293.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/OralDNA_Banners-2-300x86.png 300w, https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/OralDNA_Banners-2-768x219.png 768w, https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/OralDNA_Banners-2-1536x439.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/OralDNA_Banners-2-2048x585.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hope you enjoyed the throwback blog. This blog originally posted February 25th, 2022.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Challenge: Due to dental anxiety, specifically the fear of being overwhelmed with dental problems, the patient finally took the necessary steps to address her chief complaint, \u201cMy gums are bleeding, and my teeth are sensitive. I want a more holistic approach to dental care. I feel like my mouth is contributing to my health issues.\u201d <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/index.php\/2026\/03\/20\/throwback-oral-health-contributing-to-health-issues\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":152,"featured_media":28803,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[60,57,182],"tags":[12,13,63,17,45,76,247,3,46],"class_list":["post-28799","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-case-study","category-oral-systemic","category-throwback","tag-dental-bacterial-test","tag-dental-saliva-test","tag-mouth-bacteria-test","tag-oral-systemic-connection","tag-perio-services","tag-periodontal-disease","tag-personalized-care","tag-salivary-diagnostics","tag-salivary-testing"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Dallas-Functional-Dentistry.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":false,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p7W16z-7uv","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28799"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/152"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=28799"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28799\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":28818,"href":"https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28799\/revisions\/28818"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/28803"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28799"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28799"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=28799"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}