Patient Services - HealOzone

If someone told you it was possible to eliminate cavities and make your teeth more resistant to decay—all without any drilling, freezing, or pain—you might think you were dreaming.

We did too, until we learned about HealOzone—a breakthrough treatment that is the latest addition to Metropolitan Dental’s arsenal of high-tech tools.

HealOzone uses ozone gas—a naturally occurring disinfectant that is used widely in other areas of medicine—to kill the bacteria that cause cavities. By halting, slowing, and even reversing tooth decay, it can drastically reduce the need for fillings.

The process is quick and painless. A small seal is placed over the tooth and ozone is pumped into it for up to two minutes. In just 20 seconds, over 99 percent of the cavity-causing bacteria are eliminated—even in hard to reach spots, such as deep fissures. A remineralizing liquid is then applied to neutralize any remaining acid and help strengthen the weakened enamel. In just 4 to 12 weeks, the tooth will reharden to healthy, decay-resistant condition.

Because it’s such a powerful disinfectant, HealOzone is also ideal for sterilizing teeth before a filling, crown, inlay, or onlay is bonded in place; root canals before they are filled; and ulcers, cold sores, and other soft tissue that is infected.