3 Benefits of Ozone Therapy Treatment from a Holistic Dentist Office

Ozone therapy is an advanced and scientifically backed approach to dentistry that has become quite popular in biologic and holistic dentist offices. As more and more people begin considering ozone therapy treatment, it can be helpful to be aware of the many benefits that come along with it.

Biologic dentist offices offer ozone therapy treatment to people who are in need of bacteria removal and treatment within the mouth. If you have tooth decay, then you may want to consider therapy to disinfect the entire mouth. In this article, we tell you about benefits of ozone therapy treatment. Read on to find out more!

Ozone is not new in its use in medicine. In the late 1800’s ozone was used to purify drinking water and its powerful oxidizing ability allows ozone to destroy microbes such as bacteria and viruses. It was widely used to treat infections during WWI. In fact, in today’s current situation, ozone is being used to disinfect dental offices from viruses in circulation.

Safety and side effects of ozone therapy

Before starting ozone therapy, it is important to talk to Dr. McCarthy about her uses for ozone in dentistry. Although ozone therapy will be safely administered, patients should first understand any potential dangers of ozone therapy in order to avoid them. Dosages and concentrations, as well as proper techniques for administration are important to safe and effective treatment. Minimal side effects are associated with dental ozone therapy, but people must be made aware of a few contraindications.

Is ozone therapy safe?

Ozone therapy – within proper indications, doseage, and administration – is considered safe. In practice, only the amount of dental ozone needed for treatment will be generated, keeping concentrations extremely low. And because of its short half-life, medical ozone typically lasts less than 30 minutes. What is not consumed will revert back to oxygen, leaving no residual ozone in the environment. Dental ozone is commonly used as an alternative to antibiotics, because of its strong antimicrobial properties. When used properly, ozone therapy is considered a wholesome treatment with proven effects that are consistent and safe.

Is ozone therapy accepted by the FDA?

Toxicity warnings plagued early uses of medical ozone. The FDA pronounced in 1976 that ozone is a toxic gas when inhaled. They restated this position in 2006, stating that it is not safe as demonstrated for medical application. The FDA has been a primary detractor of establishing ozone therapy in public hospitals. This is not uncommon for innovative medical approaches. Medical ozone therapy – an inexpensive procedure which is not patentable – also faces competition by large pharmaceutical companies. Dental ozone can be administered in a clinical setting and, with proper training, patients can even use it at home.

Benefits of Ozone Therapy Treatment From Your Biologic Dentist Office

Suffering from bacteria-infected teeth or gums? Ozone therapy may be able to help you! Find out more about the benefits below.

Minimally invasive

A lot of the current dental practices that remove tooth decay from the mouth require procedures that may be invasive. However, ozone therapy is not one of those practices. When a patient goes in for ozone therapy treatment, their mouths may not have to undergo anything surgical or even painful.

The ozone is simply a gas that is applied to the teeth and gums, which can make it an appealing choice for someone who wants to avoid an in-depth dental procedure. Because it is so minimally invasive, it is also important to note that ozone therapy also doesn’t require any recovery time. The patient can go home without having to take time to “recover.” This means that people who lead busy lives are able to get back to work with no wait time, and they can adapt right back to their normal day-to-day activities, such as eating.

When is Dental Ozone Used?

Dental ozone is used for both children and adults. It is often helpful in treating:

• Gum Disease– the healing process can be helped by applying ozonated water and/or ozone gas to the gum line and surrounding tissues

• Root canal therapy– ozone can be used for several purposes, including sterilizing the canal system, stimulating faster healing, and killing bacteria. Because it is a gas, ozone can reach tiny areas in the tooth that could not otherwise be treated, resulting in a more sterile system

• Decay– ozone will kill bacteria on contact, and it can get into hard-to-reach areas below the gum line and into the grooves of teeth

• Sensitivity– flooding a sensitive dental area with ozone gas can harden the structure, resulting in significantly less sensitivity

• Promote healing– after a dental extraction or a procedure where there is trauma to an oral tissue, ozonated gas can be applied to the area to kill pathogens as well as initiate a healing response.

Contact us today

Want to know more about the benefits of ozone therapy treatment? We are here to help you! If you have questions or concerns about ozone therapy, then reach out to our office so that we can help you. Let our team of dentists go over how the therapy works as well as additional benefits. Give us a call or stop by today!

Request an appointment here: https://doctormccarthy.com/ or call Shannon H. McCarthy DDS at (716) 689-8882 for an appointment in our Williamsville office.