Ozone Therapy
Ozone dental treatment is a natural, non-invasive therapy for many common dental problems. This therapy uses either pure ozone, ozonated water, or ozonated oil to safely kill microorganisms in the mouth and treat minor tooth decay (also known as dental caries).
What are the benefits of Ozone Treatment?
The benefits of ozone treatment are eliminating many dental problems such as remineralization, periodontal disease, and tooth sensitivity. Ozone can combat many dental issues without painful or invasive procedures.
Unlike many traditional treatments, ozone therapy is non-invasive and painless. Your teeth and gums don’t need to be numbed to use it, and it doesn’t contain any harmful chemicals that can negatively affect the immune system.
Not every dental practice uses ozone treatments but finding a dental office that offers ozone therapy can be highly beneficial. Ozone is a highly effective, gentle way to take care of teeth and gums.
It is estimated that hundreds of dentists are utilizing ozone in a variety of areas including periodontal therapy, remineralization of early lesions, root canal therapy, and decay therapy. We are pleased to have the ability to achieve optimal outcomes with the inclusion of ozone therapy in dental care. Some of the ways in which ozone may be used in the dental office include:
Restoring Teeth
As a gas, ozone can permeate various tissues and reach areas where a liquid may not. Ozone gas may be applied to any surface of the tooth and destroy decay-causing bacteria. Ozone therapy is highly effective in treating pulp exposures/deep dental caries.
Disinfecting
Ozone is used as a disinfectant in the final stage of root canal therapy prior to sealing the canals. Ozonized water is used as a pre-treatment mouth rinse.
Accelerating Surgical Healing
During implant surgery, ozonized water is used as a topical disinfectant as well as a healing agent. Ozone is used to salvage failing implants and pre and post-extraction.
Promoting Healthy Gum Tissue
Periodontal disease is an infection of the tissue and bones that support the teeth. Pericoronitis can develop when wisdom teeth only partially erupt allowing an opening for bacteria to enter around the tooth and cause infection. During deep cleanings, ozone may be used as an oral rinse or may be applied in gas form into pockets around teeth.
Eliminating Mouth Infections
Ozone is used to treat angular cheilitis, the breakdown of the skin at the corners of the mouth caused by fungi or bacteria; a viral infection called herpes; and oral ulceration (a loss of the mouth’s mucous substance) including post-radiation ulceration.
Neutralizing Odors
The scent in the air during a lightning storm or rain is due to a higher concentration of ozone. In dentistry, it is used as a highly effective odor neutralizer.
A Holistic Dentist With Cutting Edge Technology
Your health is our number-one priority. That’s why we’ve invested in the latest dental technology in an ever-advancing industry.We also make an effort to “go green” by reducing and eliminating toxic materials and products in dental work and in our office. We are committed to using the most bio-inert and biocompatible products available.
We look forward to working with you and finding which treatments promote a positive response in your oral and overall health. Please contact our team at (585) 624 5480 (Mendon Location) and (585) 436 1640 (Rochester Location) today if you would like more information or need to see our dentist.