Any side affect from using hydrogen peroxide as a mouthwash?

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And what are the proper ways to use it?

I don't understand why people say it tastes terrible. It tastes like water untill you spit it out. Then it tastes kind of weird but you get used to it really fast.

Answer 1

Hydrogen peroxide is the best mouthwash on the market. Most people just don't realize it b/c they don't commercialize it for that other than its note on the bottle. It works much better and is much better for your gums than all the others w/ their preservatives, colors, and alcohol. Side effects: black hairy tongue if you don't brush your tongue good enough.

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Hydrogen Peroxide Mouthwash Side Effects

Answer 3

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Any side affect from using hydrogen peroxide as a mouthwash?
And what are the proper ways to use it?

Answer 4

Why would you want to use hydrogen peroxide as a mouthwash? It tastes terrible. You really only use it to clean out your ears or as a disinfectant. If you have a sore inside your mouth I would suggest asking your dentist or doctor and they can recommend a much better disinfectant mouthwash than H202.

But there are really no side effects to using it as a mouth wash, It just breaks down into water and oxygen gas. That is what the fizzing is. Be sure to read the side of the bottle for any other warnings. I would assume it would also make your breath smell bad but that would be the only side effect. If you are having problems with your teeth you can gargle with warm salt water and that would be pretty much the same thing.

Answer 5

Hydrogen Peroxide Oral Rinse

Answer 6

I agree with the above poster. Hydrogen peroxide is great for oral health. It even says so on the bottle.

I just take a bit straight out of the bottle and swish it for 1 minute, then spit. I don't rinse, but not sure if it would matter either way. As long as not too much is swallowed, it can't be harmful, only helpful.

Answer 7

The commercially prepared oral rinses with H2O2 (which is the chemical name of hydrogen peroxide) contain a lower concentration of the peroxide than the type that you put on your cuts. Hydrogen peroxide does erode tooth enamel if the concentration is too strong. It's also toxic in large doses if ingested (swallowed).
There are perscription rinses with chlorhexidine available for bad ginigivitis or oral ulcers.
There are many brands of over the counter hydrogen peroxide rinses available as well. Just check the dental care aisle of your local supermarket or drug store chain. Your dentist may also have a reccommendation.
Just remember to swish and spit with these, and don't swallow and you'll be fine.

Answer 8

Use it like regular mouth wash. Don't swallow any and it shouldn't hurt you, its in some mouth washes. Maybe even rinse out your mouth with water afterwords. I would keep it to the 3% stuff, nothing higher.

Edit: It's not going to eat your teeth away. Hydrogen peroxide breaks down really easily, those bubbles are oxygen coming off leaving water behind (Hydrogen peroxide is H2O2, water is H2O so if you take an oxygen off, you have water). It also looks like some teeth whitening things have up to 15% hydrogen peroxide in them.

Answer 9

if 3% H202...dilute to half-strength [50/50 with water] and use as regular mouthwash- do not swallow the peroxide: it's not good for you internally. the fizzy action is the peroxide reacting wth organic compounds...hydrogen peroxide will also fizz when used on superficial cuts- no worries, just read the label.

Answer 10

That fizzing you see when using peroxide is oxygen combining with the materials in your mouth, including your teeth. Might not want to do that.