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Incorporating Ozone Therapy in Dental Treatments for Optimal Results
The Center For Holistic Dental Medicine infuses ozone therapy in several dental procedures because of its potent antimicrobial properties and potential to unlock your body’s immunity system. Ozone therapy integrates seamlessly into our holistic dentistry. It is natural, non-invasive, and safe. Ozone therapy ensures superior outcomes if used for periodontal care, cavity treatment, or disinfecting tissues before surgery.
How does ozone work?
The ozone layer, known for its natural presence of ozone gas in the atmosphere, protects us from harmful UV light. Ozone is a naturally occurring gas made of three oxygen molecules. The additional molecule in ozone enhances its reactivity, making it a powerful therapeutic ingredient.
Bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other pathogens have few to no antioxidant enzymes. When ozone comes into contact with these microorganisms, it creates an oxidative burst, instantly killing pathogens. In contrast, healthy cells contain antioxidant enzymes, which protect them from oxidizers like ozone. Exposing oral tissues to ozone eliminates harmful pathogens while preserving healthy tissues.
How is ozone therapy applied in dentistry?
Ozone therapy can be administered as a gas, oil, or ozonated water. Whatever the form, ozone is an excellent disinfectant often used to sterile the oral cavity before specific procedures. It also stimulates healing by improving blood circulation to the treated areas.
Your dentist can use ozone in the following dental procedures.
- Periodontal care: Gum disease develops when poor oral hygiene allows dental plaque to accumulate and thrive in the mouth. Plaque contains harmful bacteria that produce toxins that inflame your gums, causing tenderness, bleeding, swelling, and other symptoms. Ozone therapy kills the gum disease-causing bacteria to reduce gum inflammation.
- Tooth sensitivity: Ozone can help seal the microscopic channels within the tooth’s dentin layer (dentinal tubules) to reduce sensitivity. Ozone treatment promotes the formation of a protective layer over these tubules, reducing the transmission of stimuli (such as hot, cold, or sweet sensations) to the nerve inside the tooth.
- Cavity treatment: Ozone can penetrate the pitted and grooved surfaces of your teeth for thorough disinfection before cavity treatment or the placement of sealants.
- Oral surgery: Thanks to ozone’s antimicrobial properties, ozone sterilizes the surgical site, reducing the risk of post-operative infections. We often use ozone therapy to prepare the surgical site before implant surgery, dental extractions, bone grafting, and other surgical procedures.
Your dentist can also sterilize dental equipment with ozone. Unlike some chemical disinfectants that may be selective, ozone is effective against a wide range of pathogens, making it highly effective for sterilization.
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What are the benefits of ozone therapy?
Here are the benefits of ozone therapy:
- Non-invasive treatment
- Natural approach to dentistry
- It eliminates drillings that can be anxiety-invoking
- Speeds up recovery
- Reduced infection rates
- It’s safe for patients of all ages, including young smiles
Experience the benefits of ozone therapy today!
Ready to experience the many benefits of ozone therapy in Red Bank, NJ? Call (732) 517-7785 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Glenn MacFarlane and the team.
