{"id":792,"date":"2024-03-06T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-06T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.enclavedental.com\/blog\/?p=792"},"modified":"2024-03-06T20:49:06","modified_gmt":"2024-03-06T20:49:06","slug":"ozone-game-changer-for-oral-infection-control","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.enclavedental.com\/blog\/2024\/03\/06\/ozone-game-changer-for-oral-infection-control\/","title":{"rendered":"Ozone: A Game-Changer for Oral Infection Control"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When it comes to oral health, infection control is a major issue. If bacterial invaders are allowed to run rampant, they can seriously damage the teeth and gums. Plus, they can cause systemic illness as well. As a holistic dentist, Dr. Thomas is fully aware of such issues. That is why she regularly uses ozone therapy in our practice. What exactly is ozone therapy<\/a>, and why is it a game-changer for oral infection control? This blog post explains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Is Ozone Therapy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ozone is a gas. Each ozone molecule has three oxygen atoms bonded together, which makes it unstable. When ozone is used in a medical or dental setting, it can create something called a transient oxidative burst, which effectively kills bacteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ozone was first discovered in 1840, and it was first used to clean operating rooms just 16 years later. In the 1930s, a dentist even used it to promote wound healing after oral surgery. In the decades since then, ozone\u2019s role in infection control has continued to evolve. Today, it is commonly used to help patients enjoy the best oral health possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Modern Applications of Ozone Therapy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In modern dentistry, ozone has several applications. Here at Enclave Dental, we often use it to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n