Regular readers of the Aesthetic Family Dentistry blog will know by now that we extoll the virtues of ozone therapy in dentistry.
As holistic dentists, we like any treatment or procedure that lets nature take its course and uses the least possible medication and invasion to achieve its goal. Ozone therapy is one such treatment.
Medical grade ozone is created by passing pure oxygen through a corona discharge generator. This splits the oxygen into three atoms and gives it a negative charge. This is then safely stored ready for use. It can be used as either gas or liquid, both have medical benefits.
Ozone is talked about a lot in the media but it is important to know that ozone isn’t harmful in any way. Concerns about ozone in the atmosphere are purely about gaps in the ozone layer rather than the gas itself. It is natures air cleaner. It cleans by attaching itself to pollutants, which is why having large gaps in the ozone layer is not a good thing.
The benefits of ozone therapy in dentistry are many and include:
Ozone provides a safe alternative to fluoride. Fluoride is used widely in dentistry to remineralize soft tooth enamel. Too much fluoride can have health repercussions, so avoiding it unless you really need it can be beneficial. Ozone also hardens enamel without any of the risks of fluoride so is a viable alternative in many cases.
Ozone can help treat decay. Use in gaseous form, ozone attacks harmful bacteria within the mouth that cause dental caries, or cavities. This avoids having to have fillings in the vast majority of cases as it both kills bacteria and encourages regrowth of the tooth.
Ozone can treat gum disease. Ozone naturally attacks bacteria that cause infection, making it a very effective treatment for periodontitis or gum disease. Better still, it does this without impacting on healthy bacteria, creating the ideal environment for healing.
Ozone can help clean root canals. Ozone can be used to sterilize the canal system and help with healing. The gas can access the estimated 3 miles of tubes within a tooth much more effectively than other treatment options. The cleaner the canal system, the better the healing.
Ozone can help treat sensitive teeth. You now know that ozone hardens tooth enamel. That makes it an effective treatment for sensitive teeth as it can fill gaps in tooth enamel that exposes the nerves which causes tooth sensitivity.
Ozone is safe to use. Most importantly for us as holistic dentists is the fact that ozone therapy is safe for both us, our patients and the environment.
There are many benefits to ozone therapy in dentistry and those are just a few. If you would like to learn more about ozone therapy or think you might be a candidate, contact Aesthetic Family Dentistry today at 973 627 3617 today to schedule a consultation!
