Do you think hydrogen peroxide is suited for children over 6 years old as mouthwash? If it is, how do i dilute it into water? My son is suffering from halitosis and he has no cavity either.
2006-08-26 16:03:33 · 12 answers · asked by madonna 1 in Health ➔ Dental
His halitosis could be coming from his adenoids, so if this is persistant even after brushing, he should be seen by a pediatric dentist and checked out. Sometimes it's the ph balance, and your dentist can recommend how to make the appropriate changes.
The peroxide destroys cells, so I would not recommend it as a standard course of treatment for anyone, especially not a young child under 12. It is difficult under 12 for them to not ingest some of the liquid because their control over their muscles is still developing.
2006-08-26 16:11:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do need to dilute the hydrogen peroxide (according to my dentist) and have him rinse with it once a day. You could also try baking soda as that does wonders for cleaning teeth. He shouldn't be having halitosis though - check for a sinus infection or some other cause for the bad breath.
2006-08-26 16:11:35 · answer #2 · answered by Susan G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diluted listerine is far better than peroxide. Peroxide can cause an infection to fester, and can cause small burns in sensative mouths.
2006-08-26 16:11:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my son swallowed at least a half of a bottle of peroxide when he was 3 years old I panicked and ran him to the ER and got laughed at Sure you want to dilute it but no worries when you are not sure on the amount
2006-08-26 19:50:18 · answer #4 · answered by truely human 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try parsley instead. It's more natural but is a good cure for bad breath. And I'm telling you this as a hater of parsley, so trust me on this.
2006-08-26 16:07:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as he doesnt swollow and definitly dilute it....
get a cup...fill it half way...put in a couple cap fulls of the peroxide
2006-08-26 16:07:59 · answer #6 · answered by Sugar_Plumzz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have dentist recommended CHILDREN mouthwashes out there and your son shoudl use one of those. Talk to your dentist about his breath, it may be something deeper than needing mouthwash.
2006-08-26 16:09:25 · answer #7 · answered by Carrie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's already diluted. It should be safe as long as he doesn't drink it.
2006-08-26 16:07:23 · answer #8 · answered by Bill 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
peroxide makes your teeth whiter if you gargle with it
2006-08-26 16:09:30 · answer #9 · answered by Caylee's Mommy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think you should dilute it probly about half,just incasr if he swllers it,,dont use to much though it can hurt your teath,it can dry them out,and when you brush them it would tack more to get deep in the tooth to get the pla off
2006-08-26 16:09:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋