When General Gum Treatment Needs a Sharper Tool
Not all gum disease is the same. Different bacteria drive different patterns, respond to different treatments, and carry different systemic risk. MyPerioPath — a DNA-based saliva test — tells us precisely which organisms are behind your case so treatment can be targeted rather than generic.
For complex or stubborn periodontal cases, this lab precision pairs powerfully with gum disease therapy, deep cleaning, and ARESTIN® localized antibiotics. It also connects to our OralDNA® program for broader oral-health insight.
- DNA-level identification of causative oral bacteria
- Painless saliva swish — no needles, no tissue samples
- Enables treatment matched to your specific bacterial profile
- Objective before/after tracking of bacterial suppression
What to Expect from Saliva Testing
Minutes of sampling, weeks of informed care
Discuss the Need
We genuinely discuss whether testing adds value for your specific case — it is not automatic on every periodontal diagnosis.
A Simple Saliva Swish
A short saline rinse, a spit into a tube — that is the entire sample. Painless and over in under five minutes.
Review and Target
Lab results return in about a week. We review your bacterial profile together and build treatment around it precisely.
Why Kailua Kona Chooses Precision Periodontal Care
Precision Where It Matters
For straightforward cases, evidence-based standard care. For complex ones, lab-level guidance. Precision by need, not by preference.
Honest About Necessity
We recommend testing when it changes treatment, not to pad a bill. That standard applies to every test we order.
Treat to a Measurable Endpoint
Bacterial suppression is retestable — giving you objective confirmation the therapy is working.