The oral cavity is a sea of microorganisms normally living in balance with the entire human body.
However, under certain conditions, pathogenic or “disease causing” microorganisms can become the dominant life forms, thus creating an infection. The healthy and unhealthy microorganisms start living in plaque, also called biofilm, which supports a mixed type infection made up of bacteria, viruses, fungi and even parasites.
When ozone is introduced into this living system, it eliminates the infection and supports the surrounding healthy tissue without toxic side effects. Dental ozone therapy also induces a multitude of natural biochemical and physiologic reactions, which include better blood flow, enhanced immune response, and a more rapid healing response.
Dental oxygen/ozone therapy is useful in the following applications:
Kills bacteria that cause decay.
Kills bacteria that cause periodontal disease.
Vasodilator, so increases blood flow to affected area, allowing for increase in availability of oxygen.
Disinfection properties
Non-toxic wound healing
Accelerates healing
Anti-inflammatory
We utilize ozone in everything we do at Origin Dental Wellness. Ozone gas, water and oil are highly effective tools in the treatment of periodontal disease and tooth sensitivity.
Dr. Toler flows ozone gas over each tooth just prior to placing permanent restorations, which ensures a sterile field and aids in post-operative sensitivity.
By utilizing the different application forms of oxygen/ozone such as ozonated water, ozonated oils, and placing oxygen/ozone directly into the infected gum pockets, periodontal disease can be arrested without the use of pharmaceutical drugs and associated side effects.
Ozone gas injections and topical oil are used to prevent or combat inflammation from surgical procedures, abrasions or sores in the oral environment.
You can’t be allergic to Oxygen/Ozone. Ozone is just an energized form of oxygen. Additionally, ozone systems are ecologically safe.
The following are ways we utilize Oxygen/Ozone in house:
Nasal Insufflations
Subgingival Ozone Gas Flow
Ozone Water in Ultrasonic Scalers
Ozone Gas Injections
Ozone Gel Trays
Ozone Gas Microbaric Trays
Some information sourced from International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology
