Ozone - One of the greatest advances in Dentistry today.

Ozone is one of the greatest advances in dentistry today. Ozone is formed when high energy electricity comes in contact with normal oxygen. It converts it to a very unstable, highly reactive form of Oxygen. When the cell walls of bacteria, fungi or the structure of viruses are exposed to this reactive form of oxygen, it breaks apart their molecular structure destroying them within seconds. It also breaks apart the components that make up plaque.

Without the toxic products from these organisms, the body is better able to heal itself. Studies have shown the complete reversal of decay without having to do fillings. Gum disease begins to heal and even fever blisters or cold sores heal faster, and in over 25% of the cases of cold sores that normally reoccur, they never come back.

Bacteria that cause cavities are so small that a million of them fit on the head of a pin. When five or six of these bacteria eat a hole through the side of a tooth, millions can follow them, yet we as dentists can not see the holes until a substantial amount of tooth structure has been destroyed. Applying ozone to the teeth, either individually or in an entire arch using a custom fit tray, can kill the bacteria in these microscopic holes. The ozone then stimulates the cells within the tooth to begin repairing themselves. Doing this at regular checkups has the potential to literally stop cavities in their tracks. In our office we charge $280 for each tray and that includes two ozone treatments. After that, we can use the trays after each checkup for only $30. If this works as the research seems to indicate, it is one of the least expensive ways to prevent dental disease and to avoid shots and drilling.

There are other things that can be done to help keep decay in check by helping to remineralize the saliva and the teeth. Check out our other recommendations for stopping decay and helping to rebuild the teeth.

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