About GeneMatrix
GeneMatrix’s Oral Health DNA test measures selected oral microbes from a home gum swab. Its report groups the findings in plain language and provides talking points to take to your dentist.
Order and activate your kitSwab along the lower gumsRead the report and dentist discussion points
Offering
Oral Health DNA
$199
one-time
Gum and cavity bacteria, Candida and selected viruses
Fixed 17-microbe oral DNA profile with gum, cavity, Candida and virus results.
What’s included
Included
Nine named periodontal bacteria including P. gingivalis.
Includes S. mutans.
Reports P. gingivalis, an odor-associated bacterium; does not measure breath gases.
Candida albicans.
Not included
Repeat testing
Retest later suggested, no fixed interval or repeat price
Results
- Results
- Quantities of selected oral microbes, grouped explanations and dentist discussion points.
- Access
- Email
- Timing
- About five business days after activated sample reaches lab
Collection
Use the supplied saliva sponge along the lower gums, activate the kit and return the specimen as directed.
Reviews
Stories
Lamberth Levi
A genetic risk result prompted earlier screening
Lamberth wrote that their father’s GeneCancer report showed an increased risk for colon cancer. The family took the report to their doctor and pursued earlier screening, giving them a concrete next step from the result.
uk.trustpilot.comThings to know
- The guarantee lasts 30 days before results are delivered.
GeneMatrix refunds the test if requested within that window and before delivery of results.
- The selected oral test is a self-pay purchase.
It includes the laboratory report and discussion points; a dental visit is arranged separately.
- GeneMatrix says it does not sell your genetic data.
Its privacy promise also excludes sharing for marketing or research and permits deletion requests.
- Check the ordering route for your location.
New York orders use a physician or permitted reference-laboratory route.
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Bristle Health · Bristle Oral Health Test
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Dentulu · OralDNA Alert 2
Combines an eleven-target oral bacterial panel with an inherited IL-6 result; GeneMatrix’s selected purchase reports microbes.
$259FAQs
Does Oral Health DNA test my inherited genes?
The selected oral test measures microbial targets in the sample. Its name does not mean it includes GeneMatrix’s separate inherited-genetic tests.
Can I use the report with my dentist?
Yes. The report includes plain-language groupings and dentist discussion points alongside the microbial results.