Know which bacteria are actually in your mouth.
The Oral Balance Test measures bacteria that research links to decay and gum disease from one simple saliva sample — collected at home, read in our own lab, and returned as a report to go through with your dentist.
$149 launch price through Oct 31 · was $199 · one-time · ships free
Not yet available in AK, CA, CT, HI, MD, MA, NJ, NY, RI.
Brushing and flossing don’t tell you what’s actually there.
Research links cavities and gum disease to specific bacteria — and you can’t see, feel, or brush your way to knowing which ones you have. The Balance Test measures them directly, so you and your dentist are working from evidence instead of guesswork.
See the specific bacteria
We measure sixteen key bacteria — the ones research ties to decay and gum disease — not a vague “oral health score.”
Protective vs. disruptive
Your report shows the balance between the bacteria that protect your mouth and the ones working against it — and where you land.
Track what you change
Retest over time to see whether your habits, products, or treatment are actually moving the needle.
How the at-home test works
No dental chair, no lab visit. Four simple steps from your doorstep to a report you can actually understand.
Order your kit
Buy online and we ship a complete saliva collection kit to your door — free.
Collect at home
Follow the simple instructions to give a small saliva sample. It takes about two minutes, no appointment.
Mail it back
Seal it in the prepaid return envelope and drop it in the mail. It heads straight to our CLIA-certified lab.
Read your results
About a week from the day you mail it — most of that is transit, since your sample is processed within 2 business days of reaching our lab. Your full Balance Report lands in your private OraPath account with clear scores and next steps.
A report built to be read — not decoded.
No wall of numbers. Your Balance Report turns the lab results into a clear picture and plain language — so you and your dentist can go through it together.
- Your Oral Balance Score One headline number for where your mouth stands today.
- Five supporting scores Protective capacity, disruptive pressure, the nitric-oxide system, and periodontal pressure.
- Sixteen key bacteria The protective and disruptive species we measure, mapped out.
- Plain-language next steps What they mean in plain language, and what to raise at your next dental visit.
Common questions
How accurate is an at-home saliva test?
It’s the same validated test dental practices order — run in our own CLIA-certified lab on the sample you collect. Saliva collection is simple and hard to get wrong, and the lab work is identical to an in-office order.
Is this a diagnosis?
No. The Balance Test measures bacteria in your saliva that research links to cavities and gum disease. It doesn’t diagnose any condition, it can’t tell you whether you have one, and it isn’t a substitute for a dental exam. Your results are meant to be reviewed by a dental professional alongside an examination and your history — bring your report to your next appointment and go through it together.
How long until I get results?
Your report is ready within 2 business days of your sample reaching our lab — about a week from the day you mail it, once transit both ways is counted. You’ll get it in your private OraPath account.
What’s in the box?
Everything you need to collect one saliva sample at home, plus a prepaid return envelope. Ships free.
Which states do you ship to?
We ship the at-home Balance Test to most US states, but not yet to AK, CA, CT, HI, MD, MA, NJ, NY, RI. Those states apply extra requirements to at-home lab testing, and we've held them back from this first launch rather than cut corners. We're working through them.
If you're in one of those states and want the test, ask your dental practice — they can order OraPath panels for you directly.
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Test once. See what’s actually there.
Stop guessing about your oral health. One saliva sample, collected at home, gives you a clear read on your oral bacteria — and something concrete to bring to your next dental visit.
Results in your private OraPath account · not a diagnosis — meant to be reviewed with your dentist alongside an exam.