The medical world has been using ozone therapy for more than a century. Similarly, dentists have been using this therapy to treat patients for decades, although it has yet to become a mainstream option. Despite ozone therapy still being fairly new in the field, we are excited and proud to be one of the foremost holistic dentists to offer this treatment option in the San Francisco area.
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Ozone Therapy History
A German Swiss chemist, Christian Friedrich Schonbein, first discovered ozone (O3) in 1839. Dr C. Lender then used ozone to purify blood in 1870. As oxygen or ozone therapy gained traction across Europe and America, records show that it was used to treat over 114 diseases in the early 1900s. A German dentist practicing in Switzerland, Dr. E.A. Fisch, even confirmed that he regularly used ozone therapy in his practice during the 1930s.
The Dental Ozone Therapy Connection
Ozone therapy has been used in medicine to treat infections and promote healing for over 100 years. Today, it is regarded as a new treatment protocol and one which we are happy to offer our patients as part of an effective, holistic approach to dentistry.
Benefits
Research shows that ozone therapy is more effective than traditional, minimally invasive dental techniques when treating certain dental conditions. In fact, studies shows that ozone is 1.5 times more effective than chloride as an antimicrobial treatment for managing protozoa, viruses, fungi, and bacteria.
Ozone therapy is additionally beneficial for supporting a strong immune system and stimulating blood flow. Due to its benefits, ozone is now used to treat over 249 pathologies.
Disadvantages
We recognize that ozone therapy can be toxic in certain forms such as injections or inhalation methods. However, the reported complications of ozone therapy are as low as 0.0007 for every application.
Our Safety-First Solution
We use industry tested and recognized ozone therapy applications in our dental practice. These applications are available in gas, oil, or liquid and use ozone molecules to disinfect dental tissue to stop infections from spreading. Because of modern applications, our ozone therapy is non-toxic, completely natural, and perfectly safe. Additionally, our patients report less TMJ pain and reduced tooth sensitivity after undergoing ozone therapy.
Our Dental Ozone Practice
We use ozone or oxygen therapy as a natural way to treat several dental conditions. For instance, this method is valuable in preventing caries from developing when used regularly and is equally useful for treating deep lesions in the teeth and other issues. Despite ozone therapy being effective, we have to use alternative methods to restore teeth once a hole has formed.
Tooth decay: Ozone therapy is excellent for preventing tooth decay. Book a regular appointment to manage oral bacteria before these organisms cause caries or lesions. Otherwise, come to us for treatment if you notice the presence of caries or lesions.
Gum disease: A small inflammation in the gums can quickly spread to the jawbone and cause loss of teeth and bone. Ozone therapy is excellent in preventing or treating periodontal conditions before they become serious. This preventative measure is vital because gum disease can go unnoticed for months. Due to its silent progress, it can become worse before you even realize that you have a serious problem, which is a common problem with people worldwide.
TMD symptoms: Temporomandibular disorders can cause pain, weakness, problems with chewing, a clicking jaw, dizziness, headaches and many other symptoms. Treating these indicators with ozone provides extensive relief of symptoms and pain.
Tooth sensitivity: Sensitive teeth can be unpleasant or outright painful and negatively impact your quality of life. Ozone therapy has been proven to strengthen teeth that have weakened from an overgrowth of bacteria, viruses or fungi.
Oral infections: We offer a thorough examination that is necessary to determine the cause of oral infections. Our findings may indicate the need for an oral microbiome test followed by ozone therapy or an alternative treatment approach.
Endodontics: Natural dentistry does not recommend root canals, but we can treat infections and other potential dental complications that result from this type of invasive procedure. Ozone therapy is often the perfect solution to resolve tissue infections in this type of scenario and get your oral pH back to healthy levels.
Restore Your Oral Health With Ozone Therapy
With so many applications, ozone therapy is one of the most versatile tools we have to help our patients restore their oral health. If you have questions about ozone therapy and how it might benefit you, please contact our office to schedule a consultation with Dr. Patel.
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Your Comfort Matters to Us
Our Union Square dentist in San Francisco ensures our office is a place where you can relax and put your health and wellness first, supporting your restoration and recovery. Our quality dentistry with a holistic approach is matched with exceptional care and service as well. Consequently, our patients love the fact that we provide a number of spa-like services to help relieve discomfort and improve relaxation, such as:
- Aromatherapy
- Neck wraps and heated blankets
- Healing with essential oils and crystals
- Noise-cancelling headphones
Convenient Access
We are conveniently situated at:
360 Post St. Ste 704
San Francisco, CA 94108
Headed by Dr. Nammy Patel, our holistic team at Green Dentistry serves the Bay and Downtown areas. We also service the Financial District of San Francisco, California, including zip codes 94108, 94109, 94103, 94104 and 94133, which are all within walking distance of our clinic.
Additional Dental Services
With our natural approach to dentistry, we offer a range of exceptional services too, such as:
- Invisalign treatment
- Laser dentistry
- Sleep apnea treatment
- General holistic dentistry, and much more
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We believe in “green dentistry with a green thumb.” Let’s work together to help improve the environment and fight climate change.
Every year, your tree will:
- Produce 260 lbs. of fresh oxygen
- Remove 25+ lbs. of carbon from the atmosphere
- Provide shade and habitat for birds, squirrels, and other animals
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We look forward to welcoming you and helping you on your journey to achieving an amazing smile and life-long health!
