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Improve Oral Health and Well-being with Non-invasive, All-natural Ozone Therapy Near Me
Holistic dentistry is all about using safe, natural treatments for enhanced oral health. Instead of relying on chemicals and other unsafe treatments, health-conscious dentists incorporate safe treatments like ozone therapy into their everyday treatments. Balboa Island Dentistry in Newport Beach, California, uses ozone therapy to help you achieve a healthy smile without creating new problems in your body. Ozone therapy is a safe, precise, and side-effect-free treatment.
How ozone therapy works
The oxygen (O2) we breathe is stable, but ozone isn’t. Ozone (O3) is energized or highly reactive oxygen with three molecules instead of two. The third molecule is unstable and tries to break off, which makes ozone one of the most potent antioxidants.
When this molecule breaks free and comes into contact with pathogens like viruses, fungi, or bacteria, it triggers an oxidative burst lethal to these disease-causing microorganisms. These pathogens have only a few antioxidant enzymes, if any, making them an easy target for ozone. When exposed to ozone’s oxidizing potential, these microorganisms almost break immediately. However, healthy cells remain intact, thanks to their antioxidant enzymes.
Uses of ozone in dentistry
Ozone is such a vital component in dentistry because of its antimicrobial properties. This natural product also boosts blood flow and the body’s immunity to improve healing time. Ozone has numerous uses in dentistry, including:
- Reversing minor dental decay: Although ozone is lethal to pathogens, it rejuvenates the enamel. Ozone can help the enamel to re-calcify, reversing caries and minor tooth decay
- Cavity treatment: Whether administered as gas or liquid, ozone permeates the small and deep grooves of teeth to disinfect the area. Instead of using harsh chemicals to prepare your tooth for a filling, ozone is an effective natural disinfectant
- Gum disease treatment: Given its superior antimicrobial properties, ozone can disinfect the gum pockets around the teeth where bacteria accumulate
Ozone uses are boundless! In addition to the above, ozone has proven effective in treating tooth sensitivity, inflamed jaws, and mouth sores.
To optimize your oral health with ozone therapy, please call (949) 673-7820 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Stephen Alfano in Newport Beach, CA.