WHAT IS OZONE?
Ozone is a form of oxygen. All oxygen is a gas; that fresh, clean smell that you find at high altitudes and after thunderstorms is ozone. It is an atmospheric protection against harmful sunlight and present all around us in the air we breathe. Ozone is named after the Greek word Ozein, to smell.

WHAT IS OZONE USED FOR?
Apart from the protection it gives us against harmful UV light, without which life would cease on the planet, ozone is a powerful oxidising agent, which has been widely used over the past 40 years to purify water systems. It has been used for many years to purify the water you drink.

Ozone is natural biocide, which effectively kills bacteria, viruses and fungi within seconds. It is used in various areas including hospitals and public places to control infections and smells.

Due to its bactericidal, fungicidal and virostatic properties ozone is used widely in disinfecting wounds and killing diseases caused by bacteria, fungi and viruses.

The technology utilises the direct application of ozone to the decayed tooth surface in a controlled manner through the use of the HealOzone System and is capable of potentially reversing caries. Ozone kills the bacteria arresting the further development of caries

HOW DOES OZONE WORK?
Ozone works by identifying and breaking up the cell walls of bacteria. Viruses and fungi, and breaking up sulphur compounds into non-smelling compounds.

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES?

  • No need for anaesthetic by injection
  • No annoying drilling
  • No long treatment sessions


HOW CAN OZONE HELP MY TEETH?
With the use of a small laser, called the DIAGNOdent, we can look at the surface of your teeth to identify caries. The diagnodent detects changes in in the mineral and crystal composition of the dentine which affect the density of the tooth structure, this gives us an idea of whether and how much decay is present. A special handpiece, with a soft plastic cup, is then used to apply ozone onto the decayed area. It is a short simple and painless procedure. There are no injections, drilling or tooth amputation necessary, so no damage to your tooth.

Ozone kills the acid producing bacteria that grow out of control and cause delay. Once these bacteria have been eliminated from the local area a special liquid mineral is put on the cleaned area of decay. This encourages tooth remineralisation process. We also recommend a special toothpaste and mouth rinse to continue healing. These products contain all the essential minerals your body needs to repair decay. Regular use of the home kit encourages the success of your Ozone treatment.



DO I FEEL ANYTHING?
HealOzone treatment is entirely painless, with no invasive treatment required.

Note: in some cases, HealOzone can also be used in conjunction with with other treatments, especially for larger cavities where lesions may be opened by drilling prior to HealOzone application. This increases accessibility and assists remineralisation.