Ozone is an element that many people have a certain impression of. This element is actually oxygen with one additional molecule, a substance that has been proven not only safe but also extremely beneficial to oral health. In nature, ozone has somewhat of a negative connotation due to the fact that we measure ozone levels as a sign of environmental pollution. The reason this is effective, however, is because ozone is a natural filter, binding to pollutants as a form of removal.
Ozone’s natural tendency, with its negative charge, is to neutralize those elements with a positive charge. Examples of substances with a positive charge are bacteria, free radicals, cancer cells, viruses, and other “bad cells”. In the body, these bad cells attract ozone, which will penetrate the cell and destroy it with the opposing charge. Good cells are not affected by ozone, as the anti-oxidant content in their cell membranes inhibit oxygenation on the surface.
Dental ozone has been used for several years. An excellent holistic dental therapy, ozone is a regular part of our practice in Greenville, SC. This substance can be used in gas or liquid form, allowing for its use in various forms of treatment. To treat periodontal disease in the most non-invasive way, ozonated water or gas may be applied to affected areas below the gum line, where it can be absorbed into supportive tissues for the elimination of bacterial infection. Healing of infected tissue is also promoted in this treatment.
Additional uses for ozone in the holistic dental practice include:
Ozone is suitable for most dental guests, as it is a substance that does not react with medications, nor does it produce an allergic response, as it contains oxygen. To experience the highest level of holistic dental care, contact Palmer Distinctive Dentistry.
Back to Biological Periodontal Therapy Home Page
Biological dentistry, practiced at Palmer Distinctive Dentistry in Greenville, South Carolina, emphasizes the interconnectedness of oral health…
Zirconia dental implants are a type of dental implant that many dentists who practice holistic and…
We all have wisdom teeth, at least for a while. While some individuals never have…
Do you or someone you know have an old silver filling? There are many reasons…
At Palmer Distinctive Dentistry, Greenville, South Carolina, area guests interested in realigning their smiles may…
It is entirely possible that this is the first time you have ever heard about…