I've been reading that to disinfect your current toothbrush, you could dip it in hydrogen peroxide for a few minutes, rinse it out and let it dry.
Is this a good thing to do? Could it be potentially damaging to the teeth to use a brush that's been dipped in hydrogen peroxide?
2006-10-11 22:44:19 · 5 answers · asked by zailew 2 in Health ➔ Dental
But I've also read that hydrogen peroxide weakens the enamel...
Rinsing out a brush dipped in it and then rinsing it out wouyld take away all the peroxide, right?
2006-10-11 22:54:03 · update #1
Also, just replace it every 2-3 months. Once the bristles get worn it is not very effective at plaque removal
2006-10-12 01:45:07 · answer #1 · answered by _LitMatch_ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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Cleaning toothbrushes with hydrogen peroxide: good or bad?
I've been reading that to disinfect your current toothbrush, you could dip it in hydrogen peroxide for a few minutes, rinse it out and let it dry.
Is this a good thing to do? Could it be potentially damaging to the teeth to use a brush that's been dipped in hydrogen peroxide?
2015-08-18 19:01:06 · answer #2 · answered by Jeni 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but. The but is that sterling silver doesn't rust but it does tarnish or Oxidize. Rinsing with distilled water after will reduce oxidization and do not allow them to soak more than 20 nor 30 seconds to minimize the reaction. If they have a mirror like finish they may have been plated with Rhodium (silver lusters not shines) in which case they will not oxidize.
2016-03-16 12:34:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its safe, they also recommend using the hydrogen peroxide as a mouthwash http://www.h2o2-4u.com/house.html
2006-10-11 22:47:54 · answer #4 · answered by melanie_71878 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's OK to do this. However, it may not kill many bacteria.
If you want to disinfect your brush more effectively, then dip it in Milton's or a weak bleach solution for a second, and then let dry.
It is quite OK to just let the bristles dry out normally, without any disinfectants. Oral bacteria don't survive well outside moist conditions.
2006-10-12 01:19:33 · answer #5 · answered by Dr Matt W (Australia) 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It has to be ok because millions of people gargle with it when having a sore throat or mouth infection!
2006-10-11 22:47:57 · answer #6 · answered by Michael 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, rinsing the toothbrush would clear the peroxide content.
2006-10-11 22:55:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋