OZONE DENTISTRY WITH OZONE THERAPY

When people hear the word “ozone,” they often think of the protective layer around the earth that certain aerosols and carbon emissions burn holes in. So, what does ozone have to do with dentistry?


The Ozone Revolution in Dentistry

What makes Ozone so interesting as a natural antimicrobial is that it kills bad bacteria and leaves healthy bacteria to continue doing its good work. Now that’s good news! We need good bacteria just as much as we need to get rid of the bad.

Ozone therapy has been used for hundreds of years and has recently regained popularity as bacteria become more and more antibiotic resistant. It is conservative, painless, minimally invasive, and can dramatically lessen treatment time. Also  The reason it is becoming more popular today is that ozone delivery systems are far safer and more effective.

Ozone is a safe and powerful natural gas that fights bacteria, fungi, parasites, biofilm, inflammation, and viruses and helps tissue regenerate. It is created when oxygen is combined with an electric energy source, thereby adding a third oxygen atom to an oxygen molecule.

Ozone can be used in the mouth in the form of a gas, an oil, or as ozonated water; it’s both antimicrobial and a disinfectant, and within a few minutes, it’s able to strengthen enamel and kill bacteria in your mouth. The oxygen atoms destroy plaque on our teeth and gums without hurting our own healthy tissue; that’s why ozone therapy is so invaluable during dental procedures, it creates a clean environment and prevents further infection. Ozone can be used to reduce sensitivity, treat cavities, gum disease, and infection in a way that does not create resistance. It is one tool used in functional dentistry as a stand-alone intervention or in conjunction with traditional methods like antibiotics.

Dental Ozone Therapy in Oconee, GA

TLC Dental Spa, is one of only a couple of hundred practices in North America that uses this advanced technology to prevent the need for more complex treatments and costly procedures. 

Some of the uses for ozone therapy in dentistry:

  • Treatment of periodontal disease
  • Cavity prevention and remineralization of enamel
  • Healing promotion of cold and canker sores
  • Removal of pre-cancerous lesions
  • Kill infection that might otherwise be difficult to get at such as during root canal treatments
  • Support bone regeneration
  • Inactivate or kill viruses, bacteria and fungi
  • Aid healing by improving blood supply

How Dental Ozone Therapy Works

Dr. Mathew has medical grade ozone generator and our dental ozone handpiece fitted with a suction cup at the end, lets us target the ozone gas and use it only where it is needed. It is healthy precision at its best!

Once the suction cup seals to the tooth, ozone is released to eradicate bacteria and begin the remineralization process. In cases of periodontal disease, the ozone is directed precisely around all the teeth affected.

Ozone is a therapeutic treatment, and multiple visits might be necessary to achieve the best results. For advanced caries (decay), ozone is used with a tooth filling or dental crown to seal the tooth to protect it from additional decay.

Studies show that ozone therapy can:

  • Improve blood circulation and oxygen delivery to tissues
  • Enhance general metabolism through improved oxygen delivery
  • Activate your immune system
  • Enhance the release of growth factors
  • Activate systems that protect your neuronal integrity
  • Induce a feeling of overall wellness
  • Stimulate your neuroendocrine system

Are You Interested in Ozone Dentistry?

For dental ozone treatments in Athens and Oconee, GA Dr. Mathew at TLC Dental Spa, has the technology to promote holistic health and wellness, beginning with your smile.


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