Your tooth doesn’t always need a root canal when infection strikes deep into the dental pulp. Ozone therapy offers a natural approach to fighting oral infections by harnessing oxygen’s powerful antimicrobial properties to eliminate bacteria, viruses, and fungi without harsh chemicals or invasive procedures.
At Rose Dental in Tucker, GA, we use ozone dentistry as part of our biocompatible approach to saving teeth that traditional dentists might extract or treat with root canals. Dr. Zina Aaron combines ozone therapy with stem cell treatments and other regenerative techniques learned through her four-year mentorship with Dr. Dressler, a founding member of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology. This holistic approach often saves teeth that other dentists consider beyond repair.
What Makes Ozone Effective Against Oral Infections
Ozone is a form of oxygen with three oxygen atoms instead of the usual two. This extra oxygen atom makes ozone highly reactive and gives it powerful oxidizing properties. When ozone contacts bacteria, viruses, or fungi, it disrupts their cell walls and kills them on contact. The process works because these microorganisms lack the antioxidant defense systems that protect human cells from oxidation.
Oral infections thrive in low-oxygen environments deep inside teeth or in gum pockets. Traditional treatment often requires drilling out infected tissue or cutting away diseased gum, which removes the problem but also removes healthy tooth structure or tissue. Ozone therapy takes a different approach by flooding the infection site with activated oxygen that kills pathogens while leaving healthy tissue intact.
The beauty of ozone lies in its simplicity. After killing harmful microorganisms, ozone breaks down into regular oxygen that your body uses normally. Unlike antibiotics, which can create resistant bacterial strains, ozone works through oxidation, and microorganisms cannot develop resistance to this physical process. This makes ozone particularly valuable for chronic or recurring infections that don’t respond well to conventional treatments.
How We Apply Ozone in Dental Treatment
We deliver ozone in several forms depending on the type and location of your infection. Ozonated water works well for irrigating gum pockets during periodontal treatments or rinsing out deep cavities. The ozone-infused water flows into spaces where bacteria hide, killing them without requiring aggressive tissue removal.
For deeper infections inside teeth, we use ozone gas. After accessing the infected area, we deliver concentrated ozone directly into the tooth’s interior chamber and canal system. The gas penetrates into tiny spaces that instruments cannot reach, sterilizing areas that would otherwise harbor bacteria. This thorough disinfection creates the clean environment necessary for natural healing to occur.
Ozonated olive oil provides another treatment option for infections affecting soft tissues like gums or the inside of your cheeks. The oil carries ozone in a stable form that can be applied to sensitive areas without irritation. This works especially well for stubborn infections or areas where gas or water application would be difficult.
Combining Ozone With Stem Cell Therapy
Our most innovative application combines ozone therapy with autologous stem cell treatments to save severely infected teeth. First, we use ozone to thoroughly disinfect the tooth, killing all bacteria in the infected pulp chamber. This sterile environment is essential because stem cells cannot regenerate tissue in the presence of active infection.
Next, we draw a small amount of your blood and spin it in a centrifuge to separate out the white blood cells and stem cells. These concentrated healing cells get placed directly into the disinfected tooth chamber. The stem cells then work to regenerate damaged tooth tissue and restore vitality to the tooth. This combination often saves teeth that traditional dentists would extract or treat with root canals.
The process recognizes that teeth are living organs with their own blood supply and nerve connections. When we preserve the tooth’s natural structure and help it heal from within, we maintain the complex relationship between the tooth and your body’s systems. This whole-body approach aligns with our biocompatible dentistry philosophy that views each tooth as alive as your finger.
Ozone for Gum Disease and Bone Infections
Gum disease responds particularly well to ozone therapy because the bacteria causing periodontal infections live in the oxygen-poor pockets between your gums and teeth. Ozonated water irrigation reaches deep into these pockets, killing anaerobic bacteria that thrive in low-oxygen environments. Regular ozone treatments can help reverse early gum disease and maintain periodontal health without the need for surgical intervention.
Cavitations represent another infection type where ozone therapy excels. These infections develop in the jawbone, often at sites where teeth were previously extracted. Traditional extraction techniques sometimes leave behind ligament tissue that dies and creates an anaerobic environment where bacteria multiply. Using our Plan Meca Viso G7 cone beam CT scanner, we can identify these hidden bone infections that regular x-rays miss.
Once we locate a cavitation, we access the infected bone and flood the area with ozone gas. The ozone kills the bacteria causing the infection and oxidizes the dead tissue, allowing your body to clean out the site and regenerate healthy bone. This treatment resolves chronic infections that many patients didn’t even know they had, often eliminating mysterious health problems linked to oral infections.
Why Natural Healing Matters in Dentistry
The biocompatible approach to infection treatment considers how dental procedures affect your entire body, not just your mouth. Antibiotics can disrupt your gut microbiome and contribute to antibiotic resistance. Root canals leave dead tissue in your body that can harbor bacteria and leak toxins. Extraction removes the tooth but doesn’t always address the underlying infection in the bone.
Ozone therapy respects your body’s natural healing capacity. By eliminating pathogens without chemicals or removing tooth structure, we create conditions for your body to heal itself. The treatment works with your immune system rather than replacing it, supporting long-term oral health without the systemic side effects of pharmaceutical approaches.
This philosophy extends to all our comprehensive dental care services. We consider the materials we use, the techniques we employ, and how each treatment decision affects your overall wellness. Ozone therapy exemplifies this approach by offering powerful antimicrobial effects through a completely natural substance your body already recognizes and uses.
Experience Ozone Therapy at Rose Dental
If you have a tooth infection, chronic gum disease, or persistent oral health problems that haven’t responded to conventional treatment, ozone therapy may offer the natural solution you need. Dr. Aaron’s training in holistic dentistry gives her deep knowledge of how to combine ozone with other biocompatible treatments to achieve optimal healing results. Our mercury-free, SMART-certified office provides the advanced diagnostic tools and treatment options to address oral infections at their source.
We invite you to discover how natural healing methods can preserve your teeth and support your overall health. Contact us to schedule a consultation and learn more about ozone therapy and our other biocompatible dental services in the Tucker, GA area.