Ozone therapy is a dental advancement I wish had been available earlier in my career. Because it has come up frequently in our Live Q&A sessions for The Oral Microbiome Reset program, I want to offer a clear, concise overview of what both dentists and patients should understand about this effective approach.
If you’re looking for a functional dentist who provides ozone therapy, try The Functional Dentist Directory and search by city: https://askthedentist.com/directory
Many dentists featured in the Functional Dentist Directory offer ozone therapy and have reported excellent outcomes for their patients.
What is ozone therapy?
1. Ozone therapy uses ozone, a highly reactive form of oxygen with an extra molecule, as a potent oxidizing agent. Its antimicrobial properties allow it to safely neutralize bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other pathogens.
2. The treatment is non-invasive and is typically delivered with a small handpiece that applies ozone gas or ozonated water directly to the targeted area. Sessions are short, usually between one and ten minutes, and multiple brief treatments can achieve effective results.
Who can benefit from ozone therapy?
Ozone therapy can be appropriate for patients of any age and is especially useful for:
1. People seeking non-invasive care — Ozone therapy avoids painful injections and generally involves minimal recovery time.
2. Individuals facing persistent infections — Its strong antimicrobial action targets stubborn bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses that can be difficult to eliminate with other methods.
3. Those aiming to improve overall oral health — Ozone can promote better blood flow and enhance immune responses, supporting faster healing and reducing the risk of future infections.
For a practitioner’s perspective, my colleague Dr. Staci has written a useful article about ozone therapy on her site: https://doctorstaci.com/ozone-therapy/
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P.S. If you’re wondering how to join a Live Q&A, I host them regularly for students of my online course, The Oral Microbiome Reset. Course subscribers receive 10% off with the code “MONDAY.” I hope you’ll join us.