Today's dental materials are complex and numerous. Patients are increasingly concerned about what materials are being placed in their mouths. McGrath Dental Caring uses Clifford Materials Reactivity Testing to determine your individual suitability to hundreds of dental materials. Testing screens your blood for antibodies. Antibodies that have been specifically formed against harmful agents are detected and analyzed. This risk assessment helps to select dental materials that could be used with the least degree of risk in meeting your dental needs.

Recent research on root canals has shown that over time, these teeth can deteriorate from bacterial infection. These bacteria may produce a high level of toxicity in that specific area of your mouth. Affinity Labeling Technologies Testing can identify these problem teeth. It also identifies the intensity of the toxic activity that, in turn, decreases the effectiveness of vital enzymes needed for a healthy body.

Periodontal disease is a bacterial infection. It is caused by many different and specific bacteria (pathogens). McGrath Dental Caring uses the Oral Microbiology Testing Service to help identify the specific pathogens in your mouth. This test determines which bacteria are associated with health and which are associated with disease. This information will aid in determining the best treatment plan for your specific needs. In turn, we can also monitor the effectiveness of your treatment.

Dental caries or tooth decay, as it is more commonly known is caused by streptococci and lactobacilli bacteria. The presence and number of these bacteria determine individual susceptibility to tooth decay. Testing is simple. A sample of saliva is cultured and the results are available in 48 hours. Therapy is then targeted at the cause of decay.