How to Use Ozone Therapy in Dentistry

Ozone is a molecule consisting of three atoms of oxygen. It is produced naturally by lightning and by various industrial processes. Ozone therapy is a controversial practice in alternative medicine and is considered harmful by mainstream medicinal practitioners. Ozone therapy equipment is banned by the Food and Drug Administration in the United States. The following steps will show how to use ozone therapy in dentistry.

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Instructions

1. Rinse and gargle with ozonated water. This is used to treat oral abscesses, periodontal problems, sore throats and ulcerations. Ozonated water also may be used in a dentist's office for irrigation.

2. Prevent tooth decay and maintain periodontal health with ozone. A custom tray is made that fits over the teeth and gums. Ozone gas is passed into the tray for a period of time and the treatment is repeated every few months.

3. Prevent a root canal or extraction with ozone. An exposed nerve is washed with ozonated water followed by ozone gas that often prevents the nerve from dying, thus making a root canal unnecessary.

4. Disinfect a tooth with ozone before performing a root canal or restoration. The tooth is composed of many tubules that may contain harmful bacteria. Ozonated water and gas can permeate these tubules and kill the bacteria.

5. Treat pain in the temporomandibular joint with ozone. Some practitioners inject ozone gas directly into the temporomandibular joint for the purpose of killing microorganisms. It also may reduce the inflammation and promote new cartilage growth.

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