Ozone is suitable for

Ozone Is Suitable For... • Milk teeth if decay is not too extensive. • Cavities that can be seen on the surface of the teeth. • As a preventative measure for children to avoid cavities in teeth later on in life. • Decay on roots of teeth What is Ozone? Ozone is a gas; that fresh, clean smell that you find at high altitudes and after thunderstorms is ozone. It is our natural protection against harmful sunlight above us high in the atmosphere, and present all around us in the air we breathe.

What can ozone do for me?

Ozone kills bacteria, viruses and fungi within about 5 seconds. It is used in hospitals and public places to control infections and smells. It is used to purify water you drink. Ozone works by breaking up the cell walls of bacteria, viruses and fungi, and breaking up sulphur compounds (bad breath) into non-smelling compounds

How can it help my teeth?

We use a small laser, the Diagnodent, to look inside the surface of your teeth. It detects areas of bacteria that cause decay, and gives us an idea of how much decay is present. A special hand piece is then used to put Ozone onto the decayed area. It is simple, and painless. There is no drilling, fillings or injections or damage to your tooth for most cases. Ozone kills the bacteria that cause decay and gum disease. Decay is caused by acid producing bacteria that grow out of control. Once these bacteria have been eliminated, we place a special liquid mineral onto the cleaned area of decay. This starts the healing part of the tooth’s treatment. We also give you a special tooth paste and mouth spray. These contain all the essential minerals that your body needs to repair the decayed area. Regular use of this home kit will ensure the success of your Ozone treatment Where there are large areas of decay, we may want to create better access to the decay to make this treatment more effective. We will discuss this with you if this is in your best interests. Do I Feel Anything? No! The whole process of the laser readings, the application of ozone to your tooth, and the mineral wash are all painless. In most cases, it does not involve any damage to your tooth or gum tissue.

What Are the Alternatives?

Your alternatives to ozone are traditional treatments that we have offered you in the past. These are; Fissure Sealant with air abrasion; this involves limited damage to your tooth Fillings with injections and the drill; this involves an injection, drilling away the decay, and then putting in a filling to stop up the damaged area. They usually need to be replaced after 5 to 10 years. Further decay and pain; this is what will probably happen if you have no treatment to a tooth that has decay present, and the tooth may have to be removed.

How Much Is The Treatment Going To Cost?

The current cost per tooth is £55.00 per tooth for ozone treatment. This compares to the cost of a filling, which is from £55.00 upwards per tooth. What Is Included In The Cost To Me? We give you a take home pack, that has a special toothpaste and a spray. These contain all the minerals that your treated teeth need to heal. You need to use these on a regular basis, as detailed on the packet. At three months after the first treatment session, we may bring you back to have the tooth /teeth checked, and place some more ozone if the decay process has not reversed. If you are interested in having this treatment please book an appointment with Dr. David Africa