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. |