Clean with care
Gentle brushing twice daily and cleaning between the teeth remove the plaque and food that collect through the day. A soft brush, comfortable technique, and a toothpaste chosen with your dentist give the ritual its foundation.
01 / The introduction
The Oral Microbiome Edit
A living ecosystem. A more thoughtful ritual.
Your mouth is a meeting place: teeth and gums, saliva and microbes, nourishment and daily habit. Through the lens of biological dentistry, caring for it begins with understanding that living environment. This edit brings together three everyday tools—a botanical toothpaste, a stainless steel tongue cleaner, and a mint oil-pulling formula—with the foundations that make a routine meaningful.
02 / A note from Dr. Michele
A note from Dr. Michele.
I’m drawn to the whole-person questions at the heart of biological dentistry. How does your mouth feel when you wake? Are your gums comfortable? What do your meals, saliva, and daily rituals tell us about the environment around your teeth?
As a naturopathic physician, I see this as a conversation to have alongside your dentist. These three selections bring plants, a simple reusable tool, and an Ayurvedic-inspired ritual into daily care. My starting point is a healthy foundation: consistent cleaning, nourishment, and a dentist who takes time to understand your story.
03 / Begin with the foundations
Tend the living environment.
Give saliva its place
Saliva washes away food, buffers acids, and brings minerals to tooth surfaces. Keep water close, and notice persistent dryness or waking with a parched mouth. Those observations can help your dentist explore what is affecting your oral environment.
Nourish the daily rhythm
Build meals around varied, nourishing foods and give your teeth a break from frequent sweetened drinks or snacks. What you eat—and how often your mouth encounters it—belongs in the oral-health conversation.
Listen to your gums
Comfortable gums are part of the picture. Repeated bleeding, tenderness, or a changing gumline is a reason to check in with your dentist. Regular examinations and cleanings help connect your home routine with what is happening beneath the surface.
04 / Inside the Edit
A place for each selection.
These are distinct options to consider individually. Explore the preparation before deciding what belongs in your care.
01 / THE BOTANICAL CLEANSE
The botanical cleanse.
A botanical toothpaste within a dentist-guided cavity-prevention routine.
- VIEW ON FULLSCRIPT →Dentalcidin® Oral Microbiome ToothpasteBiocidin Botanicals
02 / THE SIMPLE SWEEP
The simple sweep.
A gentle reusable tool for the surface of the tongue.
- VIEW ON FULLSCRIPT →Stainless Steel Tongue CleanerBanyan Botanicals
03 / THE SLOW SWISH
The slow swish.
An optional oil-pulling preparation alongside brushing and interdental cleaning.
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04 / PROFESSIONAL CARE
Professional care.
Dental examinations, periodontal care and a reason for any additional test.
05 / The science behind my selections
Read a little deeper.
Biocidin Botanicals
Dentalcidin® Oral Microbiome Toothpaste
Why I chose it
Plaque is a film that builds on tooth surfaces. The daily act of brushing helps lift it away, and Dentalcidin brings a botanical blend to that familiar ritual. Its hydrated-silica cleaning base is paired with Biocidin’s blend of plant and mushroom ingredients, including bilberry, grape seed, goldenseal, shiitake, and black walnut.
Peppermint, clove, and tea tree oils add an aromatic dimension; sorbitol and vegetable glycerin help retain moisture in the paste. I like looking at the complete formula: the ingredients that clean, the botanicals that give it character, and how it feels in your mouth. Bring the label to your dentist so its place in your cavity-prevention plan is clear.
A 2025 case report described improved gum-bleeding measures during a regimen that included Dentalcidin toothpaste and Dentalcidin LS rinse, alongside other interventions. A manufacturer-reported pilot involved six people using both products for eight weeks. These observations are preliminary and cannot isolate the toothpaste’s effect. They do not establish that this formula selectively preserves beneficial microbes or prevents cavities. The ingredient link below is for the toothpaste, which differs from the LS rinse.
Contains walnut. Check the full label for allergies and stop using it if irritation develops.
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Banyan Botanicals
Stainless Steel Tongue Cleaner
Why I chose it
The tongue has its own textured landscape, where a coating of debris and microorganisms can collect. A tongue cleaner gently lifts that surface coating away. Small clinical studies have found short-term reductions in breath-related sulfur compounds after tongue cleaning—a practical reason this simple ritual has endured.
Banyan’s curved stainless steel tool is reusable and easy to rinse. With light pressure, draw it forward from a comfortable point on the tongue, rinsing the tool between passes. Think of a gentle sweep, not a scrub. This is a small addition to brushing and cleaning between the teeth, with no elaborate routine required.
A small comparative clinical trial found that tongue scraping reduced volatile sulfur compounds, one contributor to breath odor. A separate randomized crossover trial found short-lived improvements with mechanical tongue cleaning. These studies evaluated tongue-cleaning methods rather than this specific Banyan product. Persistent bad breath still deserves an assessment of the teeth, gums, tongue, and saliva.
Use light pressure. Avoid scraping sore or injured tissue, and stop if it hurts or bleeds.
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Designs For Health
PerioPull™ Mint
Why I chose it
Oil pulling turns a few quiet moments into an oral-care ritual. PerioPull uses coconut-derived medium-chain triglycerides as its oil base, with mint for a fresh finish. The formula also includes CoQ10, geranylgeraniol from annatto, and bromelain.
CoQ10 has a role in cellular energy production and antioxidant activity; bromelain is a protein-breaking enzyme. Geranylgeraniol is a compound the body uses in several cellular pathways. Together, these ingredients distinguish the formula from a kitchen oil. Their individual biology gives us context; the research below separates that context from what has actually been studied in people. Use according to the current label, alongside brushing and interdental care, and spit out the oil rather than swallowing it.
One 2025 trial found greater plaque reduction with sesame-oil pulling than with water after eight weeks. Another 2025 sesame-based trial found improvements in both groups, without a significant advantage over water. Neither tested PerioPull’s MCT, CoQ10, geranylgeraniol, and bromelain formula. These findings support studying oil pulling as an adjunct; they do not establish that this product treats gum disease or changes the microbiome in a beneficial way.
For people who can safely swish and spit. Skip oil pulling if you have difficulty swallowing; check ingredients and suitability with your dental professional.
Shop This ProductFind a dentist who sees the whole picture.
Biological dentistry brings a whole-person lens to oral care: the mouth, daily habits, health history, and the materials used in treatment. In goop’s interview, dentist Mamta Dalwani, DDS, describes an approach attentive to underlying contributors and conservative care. That makes a useful starting point for a conversation with your own dentist.
Start with a thorough conversation.
Ask how the dentist assesses gum health, saliva, nutrition, and relevant sleep or breathing concerns alongside the teeth. A thoughtful plan explains the findings, the priorities, and when another clinician’s input would help.
Ask about the treatment choices.
Discuss the purpose of each proposed procedure, the evidence, material options, alternatives, and expected costs. Whole-person care should make the decisions easier to understand and leave room for your questions.
Look beyond the label.
Choose a licensed dentist and ask about their specific training and experience. The IAOMT directory can help you find clinicians interested in biological dentistry; membership alone does not verify licensure or guarantee the quality of care.
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Shop the Full Edit07 / Functional laboratory testing
A Closer Look Through Testing
A test begins with a question. These are options to explore when your history, symptoms, or existing results call for more information. You do not need every test in this directory.
Questions connected with this Edit.
US BioTek
Oral Microbiome Profile
- What it measures
- Selected oral organisms and oral pH using a targeted quantitative PCR profile.
- Why it is here · When it may be useful
- A dental or medical clinician considers a targeted microbial profile useful alongside oral examination and daily oral-care history.
- What ordering involves
- Oral specimen using the supplied kit; the storefront lists saliva. Confirm the kit method before collection. The storefront lists saliva, while manufacturer instructions describe an oral collection kit. Confirm and follow the supplied kit method and restrictions on recent eating, drinking, and oral products.
- Keep in mind
- A targeted profile is not a complete census of the oral ecosystem. Detection does not independently establish active dental disease or systemic disease causation.
Test information & references
Explore All Lab Tests 37 more options
Precision Analytical (DUTCH)
DUTCH Complete
- What it measures
- Sex hormones and selected metabolites, daily cortisol and cortisone patterns, and selected organic-acid markers.
- Why it is here · When it may be useful
- A clinician has a specific hormone-metabolism or daily rhythm question after reviewing cycle history, symptoms, and hormone use.
- What ordering involves
- Timed dried urine samples collected with the at-home kit. Record sleep timing, cycle day when relevant, hormone use, and collection times. Do not substitute DUTCH Complete, Plus, or Cycle Mapping schedules for one another.
- Keep in mind
- Daily patterns are affected by timing, medicines, and collection conditions. These tests do not diagnose grief or adrenal fatigue.
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Genova Diagnostics
GI Effects® Comprehensive Profile - 1 day
- What it measures
- Selected markers of digestion, intestinal inflammation, and organisms in a one-day stool sample.
- Why it is here · When it may be useful
- Persistent digestive symptoms warrant a closer look after the diet, bowel pattern, medication history, and clinical assessment have been reviewed.
- What ordering involves
- Stool collected with the one-day at-home kit. Follow the selected laboratory instructions for collection days, sample handling, and recent antimicrobial or supplement use.
- Keep in mind
- A stool result is a snapshot. Microbial associations do not prove a cause of symptoms or establish one ideal microbiome; individual markers differ in clinical validation.
Test information & references
Quest Diagnostics
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- What it measures
- Glucose, electrolytes, proteins, and markers related to liver and kidney function.
- Why it is here · When it may be useful
- A broader metabolic baseline or follow-up may clarify symptoms or previous results.
- What ordering involves
- Serum from a blood draw. Follow the instructions supplied with the exact order. Fasting and medication timing may change when tests are combined.
- Keep in mind
- Interpret with the reason for testing, symptoms, medical history, and the laboratory method. An isolated result is not a diagnosis.
Test information & references
Quest Diagnostics
Iron, TIBC and Ferritin Panel
- What it measures
- Serum iron, iron-binding capacity, transferrin saturation, and ferritin as a marker of iron stores.
- Why it is here · When it may be useful
- Heavy menstrual bleeding, dietary limitation, suspected depletion, or possible iron overload makes the iron pattern clinically relevant.
- What ordering involves
- Serum from a blood draw. The current storefront marks this test as requiring fasting. Follow the exact order instructions for duration and other preparation; discuss medication timing with the ordering clinician.
- Keep in mind
- Interpret with the reason for testing, symptoms, medical history, and the laboratory method. An isolated result is not a diagnosis.
Test information & references
Quest Diagnostics
TSH with Reflex to Free T4
- What it measures
- Thyroid-stimulating hormone, with free T4 added if the laboratory reflex criteria are met.
- Why it is here · When it may be useful
- Symptoms or history suggest a possible thyroid contribution to changes in energy, temperature tolerance, bowel habits, or cycles.
- What ordering involves
- Serum from a blood draw. Follow the instructions supplied with the exact order. Fasting and medication timing may change when tests are combined.
- Keep in mind
- Interpret with the reason for testing, symptoms, medical history, and the laboratory method. An isolated result is not a diagnosis.
Test information & references
Quest Diagnostics
Apolipoprotein B
- What it measures
- Apolipoprotein B, a protein that helps estimate the burden of atherogenic lipoprotein particles.
- Why it is here · When it may be useful
- A cardiovascular risk review would benefit from particle-related information beyond a standard cholesterol result.
- What ordering involves
- Serum from a blood draw. Follow the instructions supplied with the exact order. Fasting and medication timing may change when tests are combined.
- Keep in mind
- Interpret with the reason for testing, symptoms, medical history, and the laboratory method. An isolated result is not a diagnosis.
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Quest Diagnostics
Hemoglobin A1c with eAG
- What it measures
- Glycated hemoglobin and calculated estimated average glucose over roughly two to three months.
- Why it is here · When it may be useful
- There is a reason to assess longer-term glucose regulation alongside nourishment, movement, and sleep.
- What ordering involves
- Whole blood from a blood draw. A1c alone does not require fasting; other tests in the same order may.
- Keep in mind
- Anemia, hemoglobin variants, recent blood loss or transfusion, and altered red-cell turnover can affect interpretation. It does not reveal individual meal-related glucose peaks.
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Tiny Health
Vaginal Health Test
- What it measures
- Vaginal microbial DNA using shotgun metagenomics, including relative abundance patterns and vaginal community state type.
- Why it is here · When it may be useful
- Persistent or recurrent vaginal symptoms raise a question about microbial patterns, with findings interpreted alongside examination and tissue health.
- What ordering involves
- Vaginal swab collected with the at-home kit. The listing describes this test for women over 18. Follow Tiny Health’s supplied vaginal-swab instructions for timing and preparation; do not apply another laboratory’s kit instructions.
- Keep in mind
- Interpret microbial detection with symptoms and examination. This is not a urine culture or a complete explanation for recurrent urinary symptoms.
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Quest Diagnostics
Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH), Female
- What it measures
- Anti-Mullerian hormone, a marker that adds information about ovarian reserve.
- Why it is here · When it may be useful
- A fertility evaluation needs ovarian-reserve context, especially for anticipating response to ovarian stimulation.
- What ordering involves
- Serum from a blood draw. AMH can generally be measured on any cycle day; discuss recent hormone use and relevant clinical context.
- Keep in mind
- AMH informs ovarian reserve and anticipated response to stimulation. It does not measure egg quality or provide a definitive prediction of natural conception.
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Quest Diagnostics
Vitamin D, 25-Hydroxy, Total, Immunoassay
- What it measures
- 25-hydroxy vitamin D, the main circulating marker used to assess vitamin D status.
- Why it is here · When it may be useful
- Diet, limited outdoor exposure, bone health, or another clinical factor makes vitamin D assessment useful.
- What ordering involves
- Serum from a blood draw. Follow the instructions supplied with the exact order. Fasting and medication timing may change when tests are combined.
- Keep in mind
- Interpret with the reason for testing, symptoms, medical history, and the laboratory method. An isolated result is not a diagnosis.
Test information & references
Precision Analytical (DUTCH)
DUTCH Adrenals Only Panel
- What it measures
- Daily free cortisol and cortisone, associated metabolites, and DHEA-S in dried urine.
- Why it is here · When it may be useful
- A clinician has a defined question about adrenal hormone patterns after reviewing sleep timing and relevant symptoms.
- What ordering involves
- Timed dried urine samples collected with the at-home kit. Use the supplied DUTCH Adrenals Only dried-urine schedule and record collection and sleep times. Review medications and supplements with the ordering clinician.
- Keep in mind
- Daily patterns are affected by timing, medicines, and collection conditions. These tests do not diagnose grief or adrenal fatigue.
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Quest Diagnostics
C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
- What it measures
- C-reactive protein, a nonspecific marker of inflammation.
- Why it is here · When it may be useful
- An inflammatory condition is suspected or an established inflammatory pattern needs monitoring.
- What ordering involves
- Serum from a blood draw. Follow the instructions supplied with the exact order. Fasting and medication timing may change when tests are combined.
- Keep in mind
- Inflammatory results are nonspecific and may change after recent illness or injury. They do not identify the source of inflammation or measure emotional grief.
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Quest Diagnostics
Sed Rate by Modified Westergren
- What it measures
- The rate at which red blood cells settle, an indirect marker of inflammation.
- Why it is here · When it may be useful
- The clinical picture calls for an additional nonspecific inflammation marker.
- What ordering involves
- Whole blood from a blood draw. Follow the instructions supplied with the exact order. Fasting and medication timing may change when tests are combined.
- Keep in mind
- Inflammatory results are nonspecific and may change after recent illness or injury. They do not identify the source of inflammation or measure emotional grief.
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Quest Diagnostics
Cardio IQ Advanced Lipid Panel with Inflammation
- What it measures
- Standard and advanced lipid-related markers plus selected inflammation markers, including ApoB, lipoprotein(a), and high-sensitivity CRP.
- Why it is here · When it may be useful
- A cardiovascular assessment calls for additional lipid and inflammation detail beyond routine testing.
- What ordering involves
- Serum from a blood draw. The current storefront marks this test as requiring fasting. Follow the exact order instructions for duration and other preparation; discuss medication timing with the ordering clinician.
- Keep in mind
- Inflammatory results are nonspecific and may change after recent illness or injury. They do not identify the source of inflammation or measure emotional grief.
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Quest Diagnostics
Thyroid Panel (FT3, FT4, TSH)
- What it measures
- TSH, free T4, and free T3: the thyroid-regulating signal and circulating thyroid hormones.
- Why it is here · When it may be useful
- Persistent symptoms or prior results justify assessment of thyroid function.
- What ordering involves
- Serum from a blood draw. Follow the instructions supplied with the exact order. Fasting and medication timing may change when tests are combined.
- Keep in mind
- Interpret with the reason for testing, symptoms, medical history, and the laboratory method. An isolated result is not a diagnosis.
Test information & references
3X4 Genetics
3X4 Genetics Test + Blueprint Report
- What it measures
- Inherited genetic variants used to describe selected nutritional, metabolic, and lifestyle-related pathways.
- Why it is here · When it may be useful
- A person wants to discuss inherited tendencies in nutrition and lifestyle with a clinician familiar with genetic interpretation.
- What ordering involves
- Buccal swab collected with the at-home kit. Follow the instructions supplied with the exact order. Fasting and medication timing may change when tests are combined.
- Keep in mind
- Inherited risk is probabilistic. Performance varies by condition and the ancestry of the populations used to develop the model; a risk score does not establish disease.
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Quest Diagnostics
Hemoglobin A1c
- What it measures
- Glycated hemoglobin, reflecting average blood glucose over approximately two to three months.
- Why it is here · When it may be useful
- Longer-term glucose trends would inform metabolic care.
- What ordering involves
- Whole blood from a blood draw. A1c alone does not require fasting; other tests in the same order may.
- Keep in mind
- Anemia, hemoglobin variants, recent blood loss or transfusion, and altered red-cell turnover can affect interpretation. It does not reveal individual meal-related glucose peaks.
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Quest Diagnostics
hs-CRP
- What it measures
- Low concentrations of C-reactive protein using a high-sensitivity assay.
- Why it is here · When it may be useful
- Cardiovascular risk assessment would benefit from an additional inflammation marker when acute illness is absent.
- What ordering involves
- Serum from a blood draw. Follow the instructions supplied with the exact order. Fasting and medication timing may change when tests are combined.
- Keep in mind
- Inflammatory results are nonspecific and may change after recent illness or injury. They do not identify the source of inflammation or measure emotional grief. These two high-sensitivity CRP listings are alternatives, not a reason to order duplicate measurements.
Test information & references
Quest Diagnostics
Cardio IQ hs-CRP
- What it measures
- Low concentrations of C-reactive protein using a high-sensitivity assay; a separate ordering option within the Cardio IQ range.
- Why it is here · When it may be useful
- Cardiovascular risk assessment calls for high-sensitivity CRP; choose this or the other hs-CRP option rather than ordering both routinely.
- What ordering involves
- Serum from a blood draw. Follow the instructions supplied with the exact order. Fasting and medication timing may change when tests are combined.
- Keep in mind
- Inflammatory results are nonspecific and may change after recent illness or injury. They do not identify the source of inflammation or measure emotional grief. These two high-sensitivity CRP listings are alternatives, not a reason to order duplicate measurements.
Test information & references
Quest Diagnostics
Micronutrient, Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
- What it measures
- Circulating coenzyme Q10, a compound involved in energy metabolism and antioxidant activity.
- Why it is here · When it may be useful
- A targeted nutritional question makes a circulating CoQ10 measurement relevant.
- What ordering involves
- Serum from a blood draw. Follow the instructions supplied with the exact order. Fasting and medication timing may change when tests are combined.
- Keep in mind
- Circulating CoQ10 is affected by supplementation and lipoproteins. It is not a direct measure of whole-body mitochondrial performance.
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SpectraCell
Micronutrient Test
- What it measures
- The response of living white blood cells to different nutrient conditions in a laboratory assay.
- Why it is here · When it may be useful
- A clinician is exploring a nutritional question and can relate the assay to intake, symptoms, and established nutrient testing.
- What ordering involves
- Whole blood collected by a phlebotomist using the supplied kit. Follow the selected laboratory collection and shipping schedule; SpectraCell currently says no fasting is needed for its individual Micronutrient Test.
- Keep in mind
- An ex-vivo cell-response assay is different from a serum nutrient concentration. Use alongside diet, symptoms, and established tests rather than assuming every flagged result requires high-dose supplementation.
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Boston Heart Diagnostics
Polygenic Risk Map - Female Complete
- What it measures
- Combinations of inherited variants used to estimate susceptibility to selected conditions.
- Why it is here · When it may be useful
- A genetics-informed prevention conversation includes family history, current biomarkers, the limitations of risk scores, and privacy considerations.
- What ordering involves
- Saliva collected with the at-home kit. Follow the instructions supplied with the exact order. Fasting and medication timing may change when tests are combined.
- Keep in mind
- Risk estimates are probabilistic, not diagnoses. The current listing describes comparison with a European reference dataset, so applicability across ancestries needs particular care.
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Jona
Jona Clinical Gut Microbiome Analysis Advanced
- What it measures
- Microbial DNA from shotgun metagenomic sequencing together with selected stool chemistry markers.
- Why it is here · When it may be useful
- Persistent digestive concerns warrant a discussion about whether microbial and stool-chemistry information would change care.
- What ordering involves
- Stool collected with the at-home kit. Follow the selected laboratory instructions for collection days, sample handling, and recent antimicrobial or supplement use.
- Keep in mind
- A stool result is a snapshot. Microbial associations do not prove a cause of symptoms or establish one ideal microbiome; individual markers differ in clinical validation.
Test information & references
TruDiagnostic
TruAge + TruHealth
- What it measures
- DNA-methylation-based estimates of biological aging and related health patterns.
- Why it is here · When it may be useful
- An informed longevity discussion includes exploratory aging estimates alongside established metabolic markers and physical function.
- What ordering involves
- Bloodspot collected with the at-home kit. The current storefront marks this test as requiring fasting. Follow the exact order instructions for duration and other preparation; discuss medication timing with the ordering clinician.
- Keep in mind
- Methylation-derived estimates are not direct measurements of serum nutrients or hormones, a disease diagnosis, or proof of lifespan extension.
Test information & references
Quest Diagnostics
Hepatic Function Panel
- What it measures
- Liver-related enzymes, proteins, and bilirubin.
- Why it is here · When it may be useful
- History, symptoms, medications, or prior findings give a specific reason to assess liver health.
- What ordering involves
- Serum from a blood draw. Follow the instructions supplied with the exact order. Fasting and medication timing may change when tests are combined.
- Keep in mind
- Interpret with the reason for testing, symptoms, medical history, and the laboratory method. An isolated result is not a diagnosis.
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Quest Diagnostics
Micronutrients, Antioxidants Panel
- What it measures
- Selected antioxidant nutrients: vitamins A, C, E, and coenzyme Q10.
- Why it is here · When it may be useful
- Diet, absorption, or supplementation raises a focused question about selected antioxidant nutrients.
- What ordering involves
- Serum from a blood draw. The current storefront marks this test as requiring fasting. Follow the exact order instructions for duration and other preparation; discuss medication timing with the ordering clinician.
- Keep in mind
- This panel measures vitamins A, C, E, and CoQ10, not collagen, skin appearance, or every antioxidant system.
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Quest Diagnostics
Heavy Metals Panel (Venous)
- What it measures
- Arsenic, lead, and mercury in venous blood.
- Why it is here · When it may be useful
- An occupational, household, dietary, or environmental history suggests exposure to one of the measured metals.
- What ordering involves
- Whole blood from a blood draw. Follow the instructions supplied with the exact order. Fasting and medication timing may change when tests are combined.
- Keep in mind
- Interpret with the reason for testing, symptoms, medical history, and the laboratory method. An isolated result is not a diagnosis.
Test information & references
Quest Diagnostics
Heavy Metals Panel, 24-Hour Urine
- What it measures
- Selected metals excreted in urine over a complete 24-hour collection.
- Why it is here · When it may be useful
- A specific exposure question requires assessment of metal excretion over a full day.
- What ordering involves
- Complete 24-hour urine collection using the laboratory container. Follow the exact start/stop and storage instructions. Incomplete collection affects results; do not add a chelation challenge.
- Keep in mind
- Excretion over one day is not total body burden. Recent exposures and specimen handling matter.
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RealTime Labs
Environmental Toxins Panel
- What it measures
- Selected environmental chemical metabolites in a urine specimen.
- Why it is here · When it may be useful
- A relevant exposure history supports a discussion about whether measured urinary chemical metabolites would change practical exposure reduction.
- What ordering involves
- Urine collected with the at-home kit. Use the RealTime Labs urine kit and its current collection, storage, and shipping instructions. Do not substitute blood-collection instructions.
- Keep in mind
- A spot urine finding reflects the substances measured and recent exposure or excretion. It does not establish total body burden, locate the source, or prove the cause of symptoms.
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Access Labcorp Draw
Arsenic, Lead, Mercury, Random Urine
- What it measures
- Arsenic, lead, and mercury in a random urine sample.
- Why it is here · When it may be useful
- The exposure history points toward arsenic, lead, or mercury and the selected specimen fits the clinical question.
- What ordering involves
- Random urine sample collected according to the order instructions. Follow the exact assay instructions and disclose recent seafood intake when arsenic is measured. Do not add a chelation challenge.
- Keep in mind
- Speciation may be needed to distinguish arsenic forms. Concentration and recent exposure affect urine findings; results are not a total toxin burden.
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Quest Diagnostics
PFAS (FOREVER CHEM) 9
- What it measures
- Nine per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and the reported combined concentration.
- Why it is here · When it may be useful
- A credible exposure history makes a PFAS measurement useful for an informed exposure-reduction conversation.
- What ordering involves
- Serum from a blood draw. Follow the instructions supplied with the exact order. Fasting and medication timing may change when tests are combined.
- Keep in mind
- The result cannot identify the exposure source, attribute symptoms, predict individual disease, or establish a treatment by itself.
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Quest Diagnostics
Lipid Panel, Standard
- What it measures
- Total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, and calculated lipid measures.
- Why it is here · When it may be useful
- A baseline or follow-up cardiovascular assessment is needed.
- What ordering involves
- Serum from a blood draw. The current storefront marks this test as requiring fasting. Follow the exact order instructions for duration and other preparation; discuss medication timing with the ordering clinician.
- Keep in mind
- Interpret with the reason for testing, symptoms, medical history, and the laboratory method. An isolated result is not a diagnosis.
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Quest Diagnostics
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel without CO2, ALT
- What it measures
- Selected metabolic, electrolyte, protein, kidney, and liver-related markers. This specific panel omits carbon dioxide and ALT.
- Why it is here · When it may be useful
- A clinician specifically selects this reduced metabolic panel and confirms that omitted markers are not needed for the question.
- What ordering involves
- Serum from a blood draw. Follow the instructions supplied with the exact order. Fasting and medication timing may change when tests are combined.
- Keep in mind
- This is not the same panel as the Women’s Health Comprehensive Metabolic Panel: CO2 and ALT are omitted. Confirm which measurements are needed before ordering.
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Precision Point Diagnostics
Comprehensive Thyroid Panel w/ Antibodies
- What it measures
- TSH, free and total T3, free and total T4, plus thyroid peroxidase and thyroglobulin antibodies.
- Why it is here · When it may be useful
- Symptoms, family history, or previous thyroid findings call for both thyroid-function and antibody assessment.
- What ordering involves
- Serum collected by a phlebotomist using the supplied kit. Follow the instructions supplied with the exact order. Fasting and medication timing may change when tests are combined.
- Keep in mind
- Interpret with the reason for testing, symptoms, medical history, and the laboratory method. An isolated result is not a diagnosis.
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Quest Diagnostics
Functional Health Panel (Female)
- What it measures
- A broad set of 55 reported biomarkers selected for an assessment of female health; review the current analyte list to avoid duplicate orders.
- Why it is here · When it may be useful
- A wider baseline is clinically justified after reviewing existing results and the risk of unnecessary overlapping tests.
- What ordering involves
- Blood draw; the listing specifies plasma, serum, and whole blood. The current storefront marks this test as requiring fasting. Follow the exact order instructions for duration and other preparation; discuss medication timing with the ordering clinician.
- Keep in mind
- This Quest panel overlaps with individual tests. Review the exact 55-marker list and existing results before ordering; a broad panel can produce incidental findings.
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Quest Diagnostics
CBC (includes Differential and Platelets)
- What it measures
- Red-cell measures, hemoglobin, hematocrit, platelets, and a white-cell differential.
- Why it is here · When it may be useful
- Fatigue, suspected anemia, immune-cell changes, or another clinical question warrants a blood count.
- What ordering involves
- Whole blood from a blood draw. Follow the instructions supplied with the exact order. Fasting and medication timing may change when tests are combined.
- Keep in mind
- Interpret with the reason for testing, symptoms, medical history, and the laboratory method. An isolated result is not a diagnosis.
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Access Medical Labs
Urinalysis w/ Reflex to Culture
- What it measures
- Urine chemistry and microscopic findings, with culture performed only when the laboratory reflex criteria are met.
- Why it is here · When it may be useful
- Current urinary symptoms require evaluation for infection or another urinary problem.
- What ordering involves
- Urine collected according to the laboratory instructions. Obtain during symptoms when evaluation is needed. Collect before antimicrobial treatment when feasible, without delaying necessary assessment or treatment.
- Keep in mind
- A culture is not automatic for every sample. Reflex criteria, contamination, and recent antimicrobials affect interpretation; persistent symptoms may require reassessment.
Test information & references
Ordering eligibility, availability and collection fees can vary by test and location. Confirm the current listing and your clinician’s instructions before ordering. Laboratory results belong within your history and care; no single result identifies the whole cause of a symptom.
08 / The physician behind the Edit
09 / Related reading & collections
Keep exploring.
Do I need all three products?
No. The collection offers three different tools. Start with a routine that fits your mouth, budget, and dentist’s advice; buying the complete edit is optional.
Where does oil pulling fit?
As an optional addition to brushing and cleaning between your teeth. Follow the current product label, use it only if you can safely swish and spit, and avoid swallowing the oil.
Can this routine treat gum disease?
Gum disease needs assessment and an individualized dental plan. These products can be discussed as part of home care; they do not replace professional cleaning or necessary treatment.
Is Dr. Michele a biological dentist?
Dr. Michele Burklund, NMD, is a naturopathic physician and functional medicine doctor. This edit brings her whole-person perspective to oral-care choices and encourages collaboration with a licensed dentist.
10 / Research & references
The details behind the Edit.
Research & references
- goop · A conversation about biological dentistry
- IAOMT · Directory and training information
- NIDCR · Oral hygiene
- NIDCR · Saliva and dry mouth
- NIDCR · Periodontal health
- European Workshop on Periodontology · Diagnostic consensus
- Read the 2025 clinical case report
- Read the manufacturer’s six-person pilot
- Current toothpaste ingredients
- Tongue scraper and toothbrush comparative trial
- Randomized trial of morning-breath routines
- Banyan tool and care instructions
- Read the sesame-oil plaque trial
- Read the second randomized oil-pulling trial
- PerioPull formulation and current directions
Individual preparation references appear with each selection. Traditional uses and laboratory findings are distinguished from human clinical evidence. These educational collections do not establish a physician–patient relationship. Purchases through the Fullscript links may financially support my practice.
Persistent bleeding, pain, dry mouth, bad breath, loose teeth, or a sore that does not heal deserves dental assessment. A home ritual can sit alongside that care. Tooth or facial swelling needs prompt attention; difficulty breathing or swallowing needs emergency care.
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