At Chorlton Private Dental Practise, we are totally committed to providing the very latest treatments for your teeth to offer our patients cutting edge technology when it comes to caring for each individual’s specific needs.
The Outstanding Benefits of Ozone Treatment at Chorlton Private Dental Practice
Today we are proud to offer Ozone Therapy which is the very latest in minimally invasive dentistry and is a major breakthrough in treating dental cavities in that it:-
- Eliminates the use of drills and fillings
- Removes the use of anaesthetics
- Kills 99% of bacteria in cavities
- Can whiten discoloured cavities
- Excellent for individuals who are anxious or nervous
Ozone is a gas that is present in the air all around us and forms a high-altitude barrier that protects us from harmful sunlight. Concentrated ozone kills viruses and bacteria within seconds and is used by hospitals to control infections and unpleasant smells.
Before ozone therapy was introduced to dentistry, the only way to remove these bacteria from teeth was by removing the infected tooth structure with drills, air abrasion, or lasers. Now, in the early stages of tooth decay, the HealOzone device can be used on patients without any anesthetic, removal of tooth structure, or discomfort. It removes all those old fashioned dreaded fears of going to the dentist
How Ozone Therapy Is Applied
Ozone is applied directly to the cavity for an average of forty seconds, thus destroying the bacteria and effectively sterilizing the lesion. This is followed up with the application of a mineral-rich liquid. This product combined with minerals from one’s own saliva aids in the remineralisation or rebuilding of the tooth structure. Additional home-care products such as toothpastes and mouthwashes are then offered to patients to continue the healing process and remineralisation at home.
With the bacteria completely eradicated the dentist will then place a special mineralisation agent onto the clean area that enables the healing process of the tooth. Follow up visits will be used to ensure that the bacteria has not reappeared. If any bacteria does reappear then more ozone treatment may be needed. Patients can use mineral toothpastes and mouthwashes at home to help their teeth re-mineralise.
