Ozone: An important and powerful biological dentistry treatment
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Dr. Jeanne Anne Krizman
As a biological and holistic dentistry
office, we provide many services not offered at other dentists' offices. While searching for a
"dentist near me in Tucson, Arizona," we encourage you to consider the value of our unique
alternatives to conventional dental procedures at Tucson Biological Dentistry. These distinctive
approaches include ozone therapy.
What is ozone?
Naturally derived from oxygen, the term ozone is most often associated with pollutants. While
pollution may be "bad," ozone actually has a good "cleansing" effect on the environment. When
administered in a controlled setting, ozone has amazing regenerative and healing powers. Due to its
natural restorative properties, it has been used considerably in medicine since the 1870s. Ozone has a
demonstrated track record of successfully treating conditions ranging from sinusitis to rheumatoid
arthritis.
How does ozone treat disease?
This substance "works" by stimulating the body's natural defenses while simultaneously promoting the
optimal circulation that supports tissue healing. When ozone comes in contact with damaged cells, it
causes a transient oxidative burst. Healthy cells remain intact and untouched while bacteria, fungi,
viruses, and other threats to oral health are effectively and rapidly destroyed and eliminated.
How do you use ozone?
Dr. Jeanne Anne Krizman DMD MPH uses ozone in numerous preventative and restorative dentistry
procedures. These applications include:
As a pre-treatment disinfectant
For periodontal therapy (to halt the progression of gum disease)
To treat infected root canals and support improved outcomes
For the repair of cavities
To destroy disease-causing substances (pathogens) responsible for periodontal disease and tooth
decay
Ozone therapy is versatile! We may prepare an oral rinse to disinfect tissues prior to treatment. In
its ozonated water or gas form, ozone therapy is appropriate to treat gum disease and repair cavities.
It may also be administered as an oral rinse into the pockets that form and grow between the teeth and
gums as gum disease progresses. When introduced into these pockets, it kills the bacteria and germs
responsible for gum disease and dental decay.
Ozonated water or gas also permeates accessory canals during root canal treatment. These canals may be
missed with conventional treatments and tend to harbor bacteria. By permeating so well and thoroughly,
ozone improves the outcomes from this procedure and minimizes the risk of root canal treatment
failures. It also encourages fast and predictable healing.
Optimal absorption of ozone may be facilitated with the use of custom-fit trays. The specific method
used to deliver this powerful healer depends on factors such as the nature and severity of your oral
disease or condition.
What are the benefits of ozone therapy?
Ozone is natural and safe. This non-invasive alternative supports painless procedures – so gentle that
no local anesthetic or numbing is required for comfort. Ozone therapy also presents a non-surgical and
non-pharmacological alternative to many common, traditional dental procedures. Since no numbing is
required, treatment can be completed quickly. And it simply works – Tucson Biological Dentistry
considers it one of the best anti-bacterial agents used by biological dentists today.
Lynn R.
Rating:
5
Top notch staff and services. I'm so happy to have found Dr Krizman and her team of highly skilled professionals who are genuinely interested in helping people with their dental and overall health. They treat the whole person and use the latest technology and techniques to do this. I feel well cared for in each visit.