The Oral Balance Test
One simple saliva sample measures the bacteria that research links to cavities and gum disease — a clear, trackable picture from our CLIA-certified lab.
What’s included
- Complete saliva collection kit Everything you need to collect one sample at home.
- Prepaid return shipping Mail it back — no cost, no trip to a lab.
- Your full Balance Report Sixteen key bacteria, five scores, plain-language guidance.
- A result to take to your dentist Bring it to your dentist and go through it together at your next appointment.
Not yet available in AK, CA, CT, HI, MD, MA, NJ, NY, RI.
Ships free · results in your private OraPath account.
What this test is — and isn’tThe Balance Test measures bacteria in your saliva that research links to cavities and gum disease. It doesn’t diagnose any condition and isn’t a substitute for a dental exam — results are meant to be reviewed with your dentist alongside an examination and your history.
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.