Developed by functional medicine and genomic experts in response to the overwhelming scientific evidence which demonstrates the link between gum disease and chronic diseases.
Your healthcare practitioner may have recommended DNA Smile to you because they believe that the health of your mouth may be a major influencing factor in your current chronic disease.
The test is simple to perform by swabbing the inside of your mouth and can be done in the convenience of your own home.
Diseases associated with gum disease include:
Obesity
Type 2 Diabetes
Rheumatoid arthritis
Lupus
Alzheimer’s
Cardiovascular disease
Poor pregnancy outcomes
Some cancers
Signs of gum disease include:
Bleeding after brushing or flossing
Swollen, sore or tender gums
Receding gums
Bad breath
Loose teeth
Recently lost teeth
Family history of early tooth loss or gum disease
*Smoking & family history of tooth loss and/or gum disease are both significant risk factor for the development of gum disease