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Is It Safe to Swish with Hydrogen Peroxide to Whiten Teeth?
asked 8 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Madeleinne Zapantis, DMD
Question viewed 1,124 times
Tags: hydrogen peroxide, safety
I've heard people saying that swishing with hydrogen peroxide can get your teeth really white. Will it actually whiten the teeth? Is it safe?
6 answers to Is It Safe to Swish with Hydrogen Peroxide to Whiten Teeth?
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Can I Swish With Peroxide To Whiten
You should never rinse with hydrogen peroxide to whiten your teeth! This will not only not whiten your teeth, but you can do significant damage to your gums and lining of your mouth. You can also disrupt the normal flora of bacteria in your mouth. If you want to whiten please see your dentist for options.
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Swishing wit hHydrogen Peroxide for Whitening
The short answer - NO! Please do not shich with Peroxide to whiten you teeth. Teeth Bleaching agents state they have hydrogen peroxide in them but it is somewhat of a different delivery system. Peroxide will clean you mouth but not whiten you teeth. Also, please do not use Bleach to do this either. I have seen it before and it is very dangerous as you could imagine. Teeth bleaching at the dentist office is somewhat cheap these days compared to what it used...
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Keith Blankenship, DDS
Jacksonville Cosmetic Dentist
Jacksonville Cosmetic Dentist
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Rinsing with hydrogen peroxide is unsafe.
Absolutely not! Hydrogen peroxide out of the bottle is not only ineffective in whitening teeth, but can damage your gums and the lining of your mouth. Whitening products that contain hydrogen peroxide are specially formulated so as not to cause harm. Ask your dentist what would work best for you.
Michael Firouzian, DDS
Columbus Cosmetic Dentist
Columbus Cosmetic Dentist
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Peroxide rinses for teeth whitening
Whitening of the teeth is a popular treatment with vast variety of whitening products available on the market nowadays. Majority of over-the-counter whitening products when used without professional supervision can harm the teeth and gum. Peroxide rinses are not effective for teeth whitening and can cause gum necrosis and major shift in oral microflora. Ask your dentist for professional whitening system to achieve stable safe long-term results.
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Swishing with hydrogen peroxide to whiten teeth
I have some patients that swish with 3% hydrogen peroxide as a part of their hygiene program. This can whiten the teeth over time but may take months to years to notice a difference. If you are serious about whitening your teeth talk with your dentist and decide what is the best method for you. Professional teeth whitening is still the best most predictable way to bright white smile.
James D. Salazar, DDS
San Diego Cosmetic Dentist
San Diego Cosmetic Dentist
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Hydrogen Peroxide rinses are Slow and may not be safe
Hydrogen peroxide will whiten teeth, but it takes a long (think months to years) time.
Hydrogen peroxide is a powerful oxidant. Many people spend a lot of money on anti-oxidants to reduce cellular damage, why risk putting an oxidant on the soft delicate tissues of your mouth.
Yes, dental whitening products do contain hydrogen peroxide but it is packaged in such a way to contact teeth only, quickly and effectively. Why take a risk when we have great, inexpensive...
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Madeleinne Zapantis, DMD
Long Island Cosmetic Dentist
Long Island Cosmetic Dentist