Ozone Therapy
Ozone Therapy: Benefits & Dental Treatments
At Aesthetic Smile Designs, we believe in providing advanced and holistic dental care to our patients. Our practice harnesses the power of ozone therapy to offer a range of benefits and effective dental treatments. Ozone therapy is a natural, minimally invasive approach that reduces the risk of infection while promoting healing.
What is Ozone?
The Earth’s ozone layer shields us from harmful sunlight that can cause skin cancer. Similarly, our bodies produce Ozone at the white-cell level to eliminate harmful organisms. Ozone forms when oxygen molecules separate and collide under an electrical charge, creating O3.
Ozone can cleanse unhealthy tissues in the body. It is also a powerful oxidant that can eliminate disease-causing pathogens, whether in gas or liquid form. When used in dentistry, ozone therapy offers a range of benefits.
What is Ozone Therapy in Dentistry?
Ozone dentistry utilizes Ozone, which is oxygen with an extra atom and carries a negative charge. This chemically unstable form of oxygen can neutralize anything positively charged, destroying bacteria, viruses, and other abnormal cells.
Ozone has numerous benefits in dentistry and medicine. It can help boost blood
oxygenation, prevent free radical damage, and kill bacteria and viruses on contact.
This breakthrough technology can speed healing, treat gum disease, and enhance the body’s natural immune response. Ozone is a natural and effective alternative to caustic chemicals and invasive techniques, making it a revolutionary development in dentistry.
Ozone Can Be Used to Treat:
- Gingivitis
- Gum disease
- Tooth decay
- Tooth Sensitivity
- Promote bone formation
- Proper disinfection of extraction sites
- Dry sockets
Benefits of Ozone Therapy in Dentistry
Ozone therapy utilizes Oxygen, a colorless gas made up of three oxygen atoms. One significant advantage is that it poses no risk of allergic reactions, as it involves using Oxygen. Ozone therapy promotes healing, reduces the risk of infection, and provides overall oral health benefits.
Other Benefits Include:
- Non-invasive treatment option
- Reduces the need for traditional drilling
- Accelerates healing and recovery
- It kills bacteria and viruses effectively
- Suppresses mercury vapors and particulates (see amalgam fillings)
Biological Dentistry: Ozone Therapy A Holistic Approach
Biological dentistry, or holistic dentistry, is an approach to dental care that considers a person’s physical and emotional health. It promotes the use of non-toxic restorative materials for dental work. It focuses on the impact of dental health on the entire body. When treating dental issues, a holistic dentist often consider the patient’s
nutrition, cranial structure, and overall health. One of the principles of holistic dentistry is utilizing the body’s natural healing mechanisms whenever possible. Simple treatments like ozone therapy can help prevent illness. It also helps maintain the body’s natural functions, and support the body’s own healing processes.
How We Use Ozone for Dental Treatments
Ozone, as a gas, can go through different tissues and reach places that a liquid cannot. We can apply it to any tooth surface and destroy decay-causing bacteria. Ozone gas is highly effective in treating pulp exposures and deep dental caries (AKA cavities).
Periodontal disease is an infection of the tissue and bones that support the teeth. We use Ozone as an oral rinse. And, in gas form into pockets around teeth during deep cleanings, root canals, or Periodontal Therapy.
In root canal therapy, we use ozone gas to clean and disinfect the root canal system. This helps remove harmful bacteria, viruses, and germs that can cause infection or swelling.
This treatment uses ozone gas to reduce swelling and help heal the affected area. It has gained attention for its potential to alleviate TMJ-related pain and discomfort.
We apply ozone gas to the affected areas of the mouth. Ozone is believed to have antimicrobial properties and may help reduce the bacteria that cause gum disease.
We use Ozone for restorative dentistry procedures to disinfect the tooth structure before dental fillings or sealants are placed. By applying ozone gas to the prepared tooth surface, we can eliminate any residual bacteria or debris, which can help improve the longevity of dental restorations.
Ozone Therapy at Aesthetic Smile Designs
Our office provides this effective treatment for a variety of cases. We utilize both ozone gas and ozone water. We use ozone gas to fumigate and disinfect periodontal pockets, reduce sensitivity in exposed roots, and disinfect root canal systems after cleaning. Ozonated water helps us irrigate infected periodontal pockets and sterilize infected teeth, dental equipment, and water lines for a safer dental experience.
