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To effectively prevent tooth decay and periodontal disease—and to ensure the longevity of dental implants—safely controlling the bacteria in your mouth is crucial.

At PreBeau Oral Care in Akasaka, Tokyo, we provide an advanced preventive program utilizing High-Concentration Ozone Water. This approach allows us to safely and effectively manage oral bacteria without the risks associated with older methods.

Below, we answer frequently asked questions about our ozone therapy and professional maintenance services.

Q&A: Ozone Therapy and Professional Cleaning

Q1. What is “Ozone Therapy” in dentistry?

A. It is a treatment that utilizes the oxidative power of ozone (O3) to target the bacteria responsible for oral health issues. Our regular maintenance utilizing high-concentration ozone water can provide the following benefits:

• Support in preventing cavities and gum disease: Directly targets harmful bacteria to maintain a hygienic oral environment.
• Relief from inflammation and pain: Helps soothe swollen gums, acute inflammation, and can alleviate the symptoms of stomatitis (canker sores).
• Bleeding control: Calms gingival inflammation, reducing bleeding during regular brushing.
• Candida and bad breath suppression: Inhibits the growth of fungi (like Candida) and neutralizes the bacteria that produce bad breath.

Q2. Why do you use “Ozone Water” instead of “Ozone Gas”?

A. To eliminate the risk of inhalation and provide a completely safe treatment for our patients. Historically, some dental clinics have used high-concentration ozone gas (ie. Ozonytron, Heal-o-zone) machines. However, using gas comes with medical considerations: if the gas leaks and is inhaled, it can irritate the respiratory mucosa and cause coughing or inflammation. Additionally, depending on the shape of the mouth, it can be physically difficult to seal the gas perfectly around the tooth. At PreBeau Oral Care, patient safety is our top priority. By using liquid ozone water instead of gas, we eliminate these inhalation risks entirely.

Q3. Is 5ppm Ozone Water concentrated enough to be effective?

A. Yes. In liquid form, 5ppm is a highly concentrated and clinically effective dose for dental irrigation. Ozone dissolved in water flows deep into periodontal pockets (the spaces between the teeth and gums), acting directly on bacteria. Because it is a liquid, it also provides a physical “flushing” effect (irrigation) that washes away debris and bacterial biofilms. Furthermore, once the ozone reacts with bacteria, it rapidly breaks down into harmless water (H2O) and oxygen (O2). It does not linger in the air, making it extremely safe.

【Ideal for Dental Implant Maintenance】 Ozone water cleans and sanitizes simultaneously through fluid dynamics. This allows us to gently clean the delicate tissues and components around dental implants without scratching them. It is highly effective for maintaining implants, even if they were placed at another clinic.

Q4. What does the actual maintenance procedure look like?

A. We provide thorough care in three steps: Ozone Water Irrigation, PMTC, and Bioactive Paste application.

1. Ozone Water Irrigation: We wash away bacteria and debris inside the periodontal pockets, creating a highly sanitized baseline.
2. PMTC (Professional Mechanical Tooth Cleaning): Using specialized instruments, our professionals meticulously remove persistent biofilms and stains that cannot be removed by daily brushing alone.
3. Bioactive Paste Protection: Finally, we apply a “bioactive paste” rich in minerals to the freshly cleaned teeth. This coats and protects the surface while strongly promoting “remineralization” (replenishing the minerals that have dissolved from the teeth).

Treatment Fees and Cleaning Menu

For more details about our professional cleaning and maintenance pricing, including ozone therapy, please visit the link below:

▶︎ View our Maintenance Menu & Pricing (https://prebeau-oc.com/for-english-speakers/)

(We provide full English support for all treatments. If you are looking for an English speaking dentist in Tokyo, please feel free to contact us.)

Supervisor / Author Profile

Kuniyasu Mori, DDS Clinic Director of PreBeau Oral Care. Graduated from Osaka University School of Dentistry. Completed a postdoctoral research fellowship at the University of Michigan and a clinical implant residency at UCLA. Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI). He currently serves as a certified instructor and global Key Opinion Leader (KOL) for DMG and Yoshida’s Icon resin infiltration system. Dr. Mori is dedicated to providing minimally invasive, drill-free treatments and preventive dentistry that balances both aesthetics and function.

Clinic Information

PreBeau Oral Care 📍 Address: Urbane Akasaka 5F (Room 501), 3-15-5 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052 🌐 Google Business Profile: PreBeau Oral Care on Google Maps

References & Evidence (PubMed)

[3] Safe and Non-Invasive Maintenance for Dental Implants Hauser-Gerspach, I., et al. (2012). Bactericidal effects of gaseous and aqueous ozone on Streptococcus mutans and Porphyromonas gingivalis on titanium surfaces. Clinical Oral Implants Research. (Research validating that aqueous ozone provides excellent bactericidal effects on titanium implant surfaces without altering or scratching the delicate surface structure, making it ideal for peri-implant maintenance.)

[1] Efficacy of Ozonated Water in Periodontal Pocket Irrigation Kshitish, D., & Laxman, V. K. (2010). The use of ozonated water and 0.2% chlorhexidine in the treatment of periodontitis patients: a clinical and microbiologic study. Indian Journal of Dental Research. (A clinical study demonstrating that subgingival irrigation with ozonated water significantly reduces plaque, gingival inflammation, and periodontal pathogens.)

[2] Safety and Bactericidal Power of Liquid Ozone Isoda, R., et al. (2012). In vitro bactericidal effect and cytotoxicity of ozonated water. Journal of Microbiology, Immunology, and Infection. (A foundational paper confirming that ozonated water exhibits strong bactericidal effects against oral microorganisms, including Candida, while maintaining extremely low cytotoxicity to human epithelial cells—highlighting its safety profile.)