"Ozone therapy is a safe and effective way to eliminate harmful bacteria from the mouth. It speeds recovery from dental procedures and helps to fight infection stemming from periodontal disease and tooth decay,” says Dr. Tiffany Shields, certified in ozone therapy (ACIMD) and the safe removal of mercury amalgam silver fillings (SMART/IAOMT).

She explains, “The mouth is home to many different microorganisms. They number in the billions. A lot of them are good, supporting your health. But plenty are harmful. Under certain conditions, disease-causing microbes can come to dominate, creating infection. Dental ozone can get rid of it and support the health of the surrounding tissues, all without toxic side effects.”

While the air we breathe is comprised of two oxygen atoms, ozone has a third atom. This makes the molecule unstable. It wants to lose that extra atom, and that process is what gives ozone its disinfecting power. When introduced into a living system, ozone creates a transient oxidative burst. Microbes have no natural defense against this reaction, and as a result, they are eliminated.