ORAL HEALTH
Oral Microbiome Mapping
The gateway to whole-body health is your mouth. Cheek Swab markers across 5 categories.
Cheek Swab
At-Home Collection
5
Analysis Panels
No Fast
Required
5–10
Business Days
Oral Microbiome Mapping
Cheek Swab At-Home Collection · 5 Analysis Panels · No Fast Required · 5–10 Business Days
WHAT WE TEST
5 Systems. Complete Picture.
Oral pH
The foundational environmental marker of oral microbiome health.
Opportunistic Bacteria
Species that exploit imbalance to drive periodontal and systemic disease.
Pathogenic Bacteria
High-risk periodontal pathogens directly linked to systemic disease.
Fungi & Candida
Oral fungal colonisation associated with immune dysregulation and gut seeding.
Protective Oral Flora
Beneficial species that maintain oral ecosystem balance.
WHY IT MATTERS
The markers your GP doesn't order.
5
Critical markers missed by standard panels
Porphyromonas gingivalis
The most dangerous oral pathogen in systemic disease. Directly identified in atherosclerotic plaques, Alzheimer's brain tissue (gingipain), and rheumatoid arthritic joints. Its presence is a significant systemic risk marker.
Fusobacterium nucleatum
A key driver of colorectal cancer — found in 45% of colorectal cancer tissue samples. Also implicated in adverse pregnancy outcomes and pancreatic cancer.
Treponema denticola
Part of the periodontal "red complex" — the most pathogenic bacterial consortium in the mouth. Produces volatile sulphur compounds (bad breath) and directly damages alveolar bone.
Streptococcus mutans
The primary organism responsible for dental caries. Its quantification identifies caries risk before clinical cavities appear.
Oral pH
At pH below 5.5, hydroxyapatite (tooth enamel) begins to dissolve. Chronically acidic oral environment indicates dysbiosis even in the absence of other symptoms.
WHO THIS IS FOR
If any of these sound familiar, this test is for you.
Periodontal disease, gum bleeding, or recurrent gum infections
Cardiovascular disease, atherosclerosis, or elevated inflammatory markers
Type 2 diabetes or insulin resistance — bidirectional relationship with oral dysbiosis
Cognitive decline concerns or family history of Alzheimer's disease
Frequent dental cavities or persistent bad breath despite good hygiene
Autoimmune conditions — particularly rheumatoid arthritis
Clients ordering the gut microbiome test — for full oral-gut axis context
Anyone wanting the most accessible baseline test with whole-body implications
$249
Oral Microbiome Mapping
5 Panels · PCR Analysis · Practitioner Interpreted · At-Home Collection
No GP referral required · Results in 5–10 business days · Australian lab
COLLECTION TYPE
Cheek Swab
At-home cheek swab collection using the sterile swab provided. Takes under 5 minutes. No fasting required. Return using the pre-paid courier packaging included in your kit.
TURNAROUND
5–10 business days
Samples processed at NutriPATH's Australian laboratory. Results delivered directly to your practitioner for interpretation and protocol design.
FAQ
Common Questions
Yes. The collection takes under 5 minutes at home. No blood draw, no clinic visit, no fasting, no dietary restrictions. The swab is collected from the inner cheek and gum line.
Do not eat, drink, smoke, or use mouthwash for at least 1 hour before collecting. Brush your teeth at least 2 hours prior. Avoid antibiotics for 2 weeks before testing if possible.
The mouth is the entry point of the gastrointestinal tract. Oral pathogens enter the bloodstream through inflamed gum tissue and are swallowed in saliva — seeding the gut and reaching distant organs. Porphyromonas gingivalis, for example, has been found in arterial plaques and Alzheimer's brain tissue, and produces gingipain enzymes that directly damage neurons.
A dental examination detects existing visible damage. This test identifies the specific organisms driving disease — including species directly linked to cardiovascular, metabolic, and neurological conditions — before damage is visible.
Yes. There is a well-documented oral-gut microbiome axis. Oral pathogens that are swallowed consistently over time disrupt the gut ecosystem. For clients ordering the Microbiomix, the oral microbiome provides important upstream context about where dysbiosis may be originating.