Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 2:20 pm
The invention further provides, in accordance with a second aspect, a method of treating halitosis comprising the following steps which may be repeated at predetermined intervals as often as is required until the symptoms of halitosis are reduced to a desired level or eliminated: [0029] (a) applying a photosensitizer to the interior of the mouth, including the tongue, buccal mucosa and gum regions, and, optionally, the interior of the periodontal pockets; [0030] (b) waiting a predetermined period of time; and [0031] (c) irradiating the whole interior of the mouth with a non-coherent light having a wavelength spectrum absorbable by the photosensitizer, and at a predetermined light intensity and for a predetermined time period sufficient to deliver a predetermined light dose.
The photosensitizer that can absorb Blue light is the Aminolevulinic acid (Levulan ) which is expensive and can not be bought over the counter . The methylene blue and Toluidine Blue can be purchased easily ,is cheap but can absorb only red LED light .
I plan to try both and will let you know the results even though I am getting good result (but not completely cured) with the blue light alone . Right now I don't need to use the dental curing light on a daily basis , just keep my mouth always wet and pH neutral with Salese ( one lozenge can be kept in the mouth for 3-4 hours)
http://www.nuvorainc.com/salese.html
Photodynamic therapy will be the light at the end of the tunnel , I hope .