Treating Tooth Decay with Ozone
HealOzone technology creates and uses ozone to destroy bacteria on the teeth, treating dental caries and preventing cavities and tooth decay. The tool is very non-invasive and provides remineralization to strengthen the natural teeth after the procedure.
HealOzone is a dental technology that offers a pain-free treatment option for tooth decay. Using ozone, bacteria causing decay can be safely and effectively removed from the teeth, preventing further damage.
How it Works
HealOzone works by using oxygen to create ozone, which kills the bacteria that cause tooth decay. Ozone is a molecule that is made up of three oxygen atoms (O3). It occurs naturally in the environment and has a history of being used as a powerful disinfectant in medicine.
The HealOzone Process
Typically, your dentist will use a diagnostic tool such as DIAGNOdent to map out where decay is occurring on the tooth structure. This tool can measure how long the healOzone tool needs to be used on each tooth.
Once a treatment plan has been created, your dentist will place the silicone cup of the healOzone applicator to the tooth and allow the ozone to spread over the tooth surface, killing the bacteria causing tooth decay. This takes less than a minute for each tooth.
After the ozone has been applied, the healOzone tool vacuums remaining ozone from the area around the tooth and converts it back to oxygen. Next, your dentist will apply a remineralizing fluid to your treated tooth or teeth. This clears away any remaining ozone and promotes the natural remineralization of the tooth structure, strengthening the enamel and further reducing the risk of dental caries and cavities.
Keep in mind that healOzone does not reverse the impact of decay that has already occurred. Depending on your specific level of decay, your dentist may still need to perform restorative procedures on your teeth to help maintain function and keep them strong.
The Benefits of HealOZone Technology
HealOzone technology is a pain-free procedure that can help patients avoid more invasive treatments, such as dental fillings or root canals. Patients often want to avoid drilling and other invasive methods of treating tooth decay.
HealOzone is also useful in reducing tooth decay in children, especially since it is a form of “gentle dentistry” that can reduce anxiety in children.
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