Ozone Dental Treatment
Ozone Therapy in Dentistry
What is ozone therapy?
Similar to how O₂ represents the oxygen we breathe, O₃ is the symbol that represents three oxygen molecules linked together to form ozone gas. O₃, being highly reactive and unstable, acts as an antioxidant by attaching to harmful free radicals and eliminating them. From disinfection to water filtration, O₃ can destroy and prevent even the toughest bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites and microbes. In fact, we use it to sterilize our operatories and entire office. Outside of its disinfecting properties, ozone gas has several practical applications, particularly in dentistry. This is because ozone dental therapy wields the power of ozone in various forms/delivery systems to promote healing and protect our mouths from harmful pathogens.
How does ozone therapy work?
Introducing ozone gas into our bodies has remarkable effects. Extensive research indicates that O₃ gas destroys pathogens by damaging the foundational proteins that represent their genetic makeup. By doing so, dangerous pathogens cannot replicate or thrive in our bodies. But, O₃ gas does much more than kill and prevent pathogens–it amplifies our bodys’ natural processes to activate optimal healing and energy production. This means that ozone therapy kills harmful cells while simultaneously supporting our healthy, native cells. Ozone therapy has been clinically proven to enhance oral health by:
- Increasing cellular oxygen, which prevents cancer and disease from thriving in poorly-oxygenated tissue.
- Bolstering the immune system, even for people with auto-immune disorders.
- Heightening cellular energy production for increased cellular performance and longevity.
- Limiting oxidative stress on cells, which encourages healthy cell and tissue regeneration.
- Encouraging an alkaline environment in our mouths by decreasing acidity levels.
- Promoting healing, particularly bone and wound healing.
- Improving blood flow and red blood cell count.
How ozone therapy is used in dentistry?
At Holistic Dental Center of Brick, our talented dentists use ozone therapy for many treatments, including:
- Fighting harmful oral bacteria
- Restoring tooth and gum health
- Combatting tooth sensitivity and post-operative pain
- Promoting healing
Fighting Harmful Oral Bacteria
In the past, dentists used sharp dental picks to scrape plaque and bacteria from teeth. In many cases, this left gums vulnerable to abrasions and infections. Today, holistic dentists are adopting more comfortable, integrative, and effective practices, such as ozone therapy.
In fact, O₃ is proving to be more effective than fluoride at fighting pathogens, like bacteria and viruses. This is due to ozone’s ability to disinfect while promoting healthy blood circulation and immune responses. Subsequently, our holistic dentists can prevent cavities and gum disease by relying on ozone therapy rather than painful dental tools and antibiotics.
Restoring Tooth and Gum Health
Gum disease–also known as periodontal disease–is a condition in which the gums become infected. If left untreated, gum disease leads to significant tooth loss and jaw bone recession.
Treating gum disease requires dentists to clean and disinfect below the gumline, which can be uncomfortable for many patients. That’s why our holistic dentists use ozonated water to gently get below the gumline for a thorough cleaning. Not only that, but ozonated water encourages better circulation for enhanced healing.
Combatting Tooth Sensitivity and Pain
Some patients experience frequent tooth sensitivity or pain. O₃ mitigates sensitivity and pain by reducing inflammation and strengthening teeth’s structural integrity.
Promoting Better, Faster Healing
Our dentists use immune-boosting ozone therapy following tooth extractions, like wisdom tooth removal. This ensures that our patients heal faster and encounter fewer complications along the healing process.
Why should I consider ozone treatment?
Choosing ozone therapy means that you’re prioritizing your health and healing. But, more than that, you’re choosing a natural, safe, non-invasive treatment that encourages your mouth and body to work in harmony.
O₃ Gas is Natural
Conventional dentists regularly use harmful and toxic substances, like fluoride. Our biological dentists believe that oral healthcare should not come at the cost of your systemic health. Therefore, our team advocates for healthy, natural, and effective alternatives, like ozone therapy.
O₃ Gas is Safe
Additionally, our patients do not need to be concerned with adverse reactions, as O₃ gas does not have any known contraindications. This further ensures your safety and comfort while you’re in the dentist’s chair.
Dental Ozone Therapy for Patients
HOW DOES DENTAL OZONE THERAPY WORK?
Ozone, which also occurs in nature, is a super oxygen. In medical ozone therapy, ozone is produced in a special treatment device. When it comes out of the device, ozone decays rapidly. In this decay process, microorganisms in close proximity are killed. The ozone is therefore applied directly to the affected areas using a fine probe.
WHAT ADVANTAGES DOES OZONE TREATMENT OFFER YOU?
Ozone unfolds its effective power even in the fi nest niches and grooves, root canals and gingival pockets. All bacteria, viruses and fungi are practically completely eliminated. The treatment is free of side effects. There are no known allergic reactions.
- Ozone disinfects reliably
- Ozone fights fungi, bacteria and viruses
- Ozone helps stop bleeding
- Ozone relieves pain
- Ozone positively supports the healing process
THE VERSATILITY & EFFECTIVENESS OF DENTAL OZONE THERAPY
Implants
Local ozone therapy has proven to be very effective in the insertion of implants. The reliable elimination of germs of all kinds has a positive effect on the subsequent healing process, as many years of practical experience have shown.
Caries
Local ozone therapy supports the treatment of caries. It eliminates germs even in the finest grooves of the chewing surface of a tooth. In the case of superficial caries, drilling becomes unnecessary in many cases. Even if drilling is necessary, ozone treatment can protect the tooth from new caries forming in the long term.
Gingivitis and periodontitis
In cases of gum disease, ozone treatment provides a very valuable service. Even germs in deep gum pockets, which can attack and destroy the gum structure, are quickly eliminated. Periodontal therapy is eff ectively supported more quickly.
Hypersensitivity
Dental ozone therapy is also successfully used against painful hypersensitivity of teeth to sweets, sour, hot or cold.
Removable dentures
Local ozone therapy provides immediate relief from problems often associated with dentures: E.g. pressure sores and candidamycosis (thrush).
Aphthae, herpes and fungal diseases
Ozone eliminates the causative germs. Local application to the affected areas relieves discomfort immediately and contributes significantly to the rapid abatement of aphthae, her pes and fungal diseases.
Further applications in dentistry
- Before, during and after surgical interventions
- For wound treatment in general
- Generally for inflammation treatment and prevention of further damage