The tech behind
the test
We developed the world’s first and most advanced oral health test to help you easily and effectively improve your health. Learn about it 👇
Good health starts with a healthy mouth
But the industry hasn’t been treating it that way
$130B
US annual spend on dental care
Today’s dental care is ineffective and only detects and treats existing disease, instead of preventing it.
50%
of US Adults have some form of
gum disease
Oral diseases are the most prevalent chronic condition on the planet - despite being almost entirely preventable.
$1,000/yr
average American cost dental care
This leads to expensive out-of-pocket costs and procedures, and an increased risk of chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and cognitive decline.
Preventive
Identify the root-cause of conditions and understand your risk before they become problems
Precise
Take the guesswork out of your oral care with targeted recommendations that make an immediate impact.
Personalized
Get a tailored program based on your test results & personal preference along with 1:1 coaching.
Oral health isn’t rocket science - it’s biology
Oral health isn’t rocket science - it’s biology
The oral microbiome is the collection of all the microbes that live in your mouth. Some microbes help break down food, fight off infection, and keep our teeth and gums healthy, while others cause damage to our mouths and bodies. When your oral microbiome is out of balance, it leads to conditions like bad breath, tooth decay and gum disease.
The oral microbiome also affects overall health. Oral conditions like gum disease are risk factors for conditions like cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Making small changes to your diet, hygiene and oral products based on your unique biology helps you achieve better oral health through a balanced oral microbiome!
Learn the scienceImproving health through science
There are thousands of microbes associated with your oral microbiome.
We developed the world’s first test that analyzes all of them.
We use shotgun metagenomic sequencing to identify all of the microbes in your mouth and data from thousands of samples to provide insights into your health - all from a single saliva sample.
Learn about our study
Oral health takes more than brushing and flossing
Retrain your biology to improve your oral health
We go way beyond the same advice you constantly hear and take a holistic approach to improving oral health at the biological level.
Retrain your biology to improve your oral health
(FYI: it takes more than brushing and flossing)
We go way beyond the same advice you constantly hear and take a holistic approach to improving oral health at the biological level... something something something
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Step 1
Curate the latest scientific literature and research
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Step 2
Vet the journal and authors
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Step 3
Evaluate the study design
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Step 4
Consult our expert network
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Our first step in vetting a new product or treatment is to look at the scientific literature, which usually starts at PubMed Central (PMC). This is an archive of biomedical and life science journal literature created by the National Institutes of Health and National Library of Medicine and serves as a "Google for scientific literature". For this example, let's search "nano-hydroxyapatite toothpaste" which is a toothpaste ingredient that has recently grown in popularity. We get these results.
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Our first step in vetting a new product or treatment is to look at the scientific literature, which usually starts at PubMed Central (PMC). This is an archive of biomedical and life science journal literature created by the National Institutes of Health and National Library of Medicine and serves as a "Google for scientific literature". For this example, let's search "nano-hydroxyapatite toothpaste" which is a toothpaste ingredient that has recently grown in popularity. We get these results.
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Our first step in vetting a new product or treatment is to look at the scientific literature, which usually starts at PubMed Central (PMC). This is an archive of biomedical and life science journal literature created by the National Institutes of Health and National Library of Medicine and serves as a "Google for scientific literature". For this example, let's search "nano-hydroxyapatite toothpaste" which is a toothpaste ingredient that has recently grown in popularity. We get these results.
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Our first step in vetting a new product or treatment is to look at the scientific literature, which usually starts at PubMed Central (PMC). This is an archive of biomedical and life science journal literature created by the National Institutes of Health and National Library of Medicine and serves as a "Google for scientific literature". For this example, let's search "nano-hydroxyapatite toothpaste" which is a toothpaste ingredient that has recently grown in popularity. We get these results.
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Real people, real improvements
Our mission is to improve oral health - and we’re doing a pretty really good job 😀
"To say that Bristle changed the course of my health for the better would be a total understatement."
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Join Bristle
Test, understand & improve your oral health with our at-home oral microbiome test. Discover your mouth's unique microbes and the specific products, diet, and hygiene your mouth needs.
Smile 😁 the future with Bristle is bright
Bristle focuses making personalized oral care available to everyone. By prioritizing simplicity and science, we can ensure that our in-depth reporting empowers both patients and dental professionals to make better decisions for preventative care and ongoing health.
Want to get your dentist involved? Send them to our providers page!
