Ozone Therapy: The Power Of Activated Oxygen
- Dr Rossinski Dental Health
- Dec 2, 2025
- 4 min read
Updated: Dec 4, 2025
“The good, therefore, is that in which measure is found; the bad is the unlimited.” — Aristotle
Few treatments reflect this idea as clearly as ozone therapy. Ozone — a highly reactive form of oxygen — offers remarkable therapeutic potential when used with thoughtful calibration. In the right concentration, it helps eliminate harmful microbes, encourages natural healing, and restores balance within the oral environment and many other internal and external tissues of the human body.
In holistic dentistry, where every intervention must respect the body’s innate intelligence, precision is the principle that gives ozone its value. Proper education and training are essential when working with medical-grade ozone. Dr. Rossinski completed her ozone training program over a decade ago and has been integrating it into clinical practice ever since.
What Is Ozone Therapy?
It is best understood if you think of a thunderstorm and lightning appearing. The electrical charge splits oxygen molecules in the air, allowing them to recombine into ozone—a naturally occurring, highly reactive form of oxygen.
Ozone (O₃) is a molecule composed of three oxygen atoms. In dentistry, it is used in the precisely calibrated medical-grade gas, ozonated water, or oil forms to support healing, improve microbial balance, and strengthen tissues.
Its uniqueness lies in its dual nature: ozone cleanses harmful microbes while simultaneously supporting the surrounding tissues’ natural ability to regenerate. This makes it a powerful adjunct in modern, biologically aligned dental care.
How Ozone Works
When ozone comes into contact with microbial cells, it disrupts their membranes almost instantly. This makes it effective against bacteria, fungi, viruses, and — importantly — the biofilms that protect these organisms from traditional treatments.
At the same time, ozone reacts with lipids and proteins in tissues to produce beneficial oxygen- based compounds. These reactions stimulate circulation, improve oxygenation, activate growth factors, encourage collagen production, enhance cellular energy (ATP), and support enamel remineralization.
This combination — cleaning and restoring — is what allows ozone to elevate so many areas of dental care.
Ozone and the Principles of Biological Care
Holistic dentistry values approaches that work with the body, not against it. Ozone fits seamlessly into this philosophy. It is minimally invasive, biologically supportive, and able to complement natural healing pathways without overwhelming them.
There is a quiet elegance to working with activated oxygen: it restores balance, supports regeneration, and strengthens the environment rather than simply suppressing symptoms. For patients seeking gentle, comprehensive care, ozone becomes an ally, not an intrusion.
Clinical Benefits of Ozone Therapy
Ozone has demonstrated wide-reaching therapeutic benefits in clinical settings. It reduces harmful microbes and breaks down plaque biofilms that contribute to decay, gum disease, and inflammation. It accelerates wound healing, stimulates tissue regeneration, and assists in the natural remineralization of enamel.
Because ozone enhances local immune responses and helps recalibrate oxidative balance, many patients experience improved comfort, reduced sensitivity, and better outcomes in cases where healing has been slow or incomplete.
How We Use Ozone in Dental Care
Each form of ozone — gas, water, and oil — has unique physical properties and behaves differently in the oral environment.
Ozone gas is ideal for deep spaces and complex anatomy. It is used to disinfect cavities, prepare root canals, treat periodontal pockets, support healing after surgery, and manage lesions or infections where precision is essential.
Ozonated water provides a gentle but highly effective rinse before, during, and after treatments. It reduces microbial load, cleans periodontal pockets, and promotes smooth healing after extractions and surgical procedures.
Ozonated oil offers a slower, sustained release of active compounds. It supports healing of lesions, inflamed gums, extraction sites, and can be incorporated into certain at-home routines such as oil pulling.
Where Ozone Makes a Difference
Gum Health & Periodontal Therapy
Ozone supports the reduction of inflammation, breaks down protective biofilms, and enhances healing within gum tissues. Research shows ozone oil can be as effective as chlorhexidine in improving gingival health — without chlorhexidine’s side effects.
Tooth Decay & Early Caries
Early caries respond particularly well to ozone. It disinfects the lesion, reduces bacterial activity, and encourages natural remineralization. Clinical trials show ozone can significantly harden root caries lesions over time.
Root Canal Support
In root canal therapy, ozone reaches areas traditional instruments cannot. It neutralizes pathogens, improves oxygenation around the tooth, and supports cleaner, more comfortable healing.
Oral Lesions & Infections
Ozone helps shorten healing time for herpes lesions, aphthous ulcers, and infections caused by autoimmune or medication-related conditions. Its antiviral and tissue-supportive effects make it a valuable tool for recurring issues.
Surgical Procedures
Used during extractions, implants, and surgical care, ozone helps reduce infection risk, improve healing, and lower the likelihood of complications such as dry sockets.
TMJ Support
By enhancing oxygenation and reducing local inflammation, ozone can help ease TMJ-related discomfort and improve mobility.
Aesthetics & Whitening
Ozone supports whitening by neutralizing stains and reducing microbial discoloration — often with less sensitivity than traditional methods.
Bad Breath & Oral Balance
With its ability to reduce sulfur-producing bacteria and restore a healthier oral flora, ozone water and oil can be helpful for managing halitosis.
Sensitive Teeth
Ozone may soothe sensitivity by supporting enamel remineralization and improving oxygenation of affected tissues.
Safety, Precision, and Expertise
Ozone therapy is safe when delivered in controlled, clinical concentrations. At these levels, it does not damage enamel, mucosa, or dentin. Risk arises only from improper handling or incorrect dosing, which is why medical-grade equipment and professional expertise are essential.
In holistic dentistry, precision is not an optional detail — it is the foundation of effective, biologically aligned care. With ozone, that precision becomes the difference between potential and impact.
In Practice
Ozone therapy reflects a thoughtful blend of science and biological intuition — a way of supporting healing, restoring balance, and working in harmony with the body’s own patterns of repair. When activated oxygen is applied with expertise, it becomes more than an adjunct treatment; it becomes part of a larger philosophy of care that is intentional, gentle, and deeply restorative.
If you’d like to learn more about how we integrate ozone therapy into our holistic approach at Dr. Rossinski Dental Health, feel free to reach us at (212) 673-3700 or at inform@rossinski.com
Dive deeper into the science and practice of ozone therapy through the resources below.
