Walk through a day at our practice, and you'll notice something show up again and again: ozone. It's in the water we clean with, the gas we treat with, the oil we send home. For a single tool, it does a remarkable number of jobs — and that versatility is a big part of why biological dentists love it.
So what makes ozone so useful? At its core, ozone is a powerful, natural antimicrobial. It disrupts bacteria, viruses, and fungi on contact — without harsh chemicals and without harming your healthy tissue. That combination of "tough on the bad stuff, gentle on you" is exactly what makes it so adaptable. Here's where it turns up.
During cleanings. We use ozonated water to flush away and reduce harmful bacteria as we work — a natural boost that leaves your mouth cleaner without introducing anything synthetic.
On early cavities. Ozone can be applied to disrupt the bacteria driving early decay. Paired with remineralization, it's one of the ways we try to heal a small lesion rather than immediately reach for the drill.
Before fillings and restorations. Treating a prepared tooth with ozone helps disinfect the area first, so we're sealing in a clean surface — not trapping bacteria underneath.
After extractions and surgery. Ozone helps keep a surgical site clean and supports the kind of healthy, low-bacteria environment your body needs to heal well.
In gum therapy. For inflamed gums and periodontal pockets, ozone reaches places that are hard to keep clean and helps reduce the bacterial load driving the inflammation.
At home. We can even send you home with ozonated oil to support gum health and healing between visits.
Why it fits us. Ozone is almost a perfect expression of biological dentistry: natural, effective, minimally invasive, and free of harsh chemicals. It lets us keep bacteria in check at nearly every stage of care while working with your body rather than against it. One tool, many uses — and every one of them in service of keeping your mouth healthy the gentle way.
Curious how ozone might fit into your care? Ask us at your next visit, or call (281) 392-8450. Learn more at katietodds.com.
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