is it safe to use a 50/50 hydrogen peroxide/water solution as a whitener? will it weaken your teeth or harm your gums?
would people who REALLY know what they are talkin about answer only..
2007-08-01 15:21:55 · 10 answers · asked by chickie 1 in Health ➔ Dental
I am not a proffessional, BUT I remember when I was a teenager - my mom getting advice from the dentist and we all had to brush with a wet tooth brush dipped in a baking soda/salt mixture, and then rinse with peroxide. Being careful NOT to swallow the peroxide. I don't beleive that there are any harmful side effects from this, but again I am NOT a proffessional. Our neighbour works at a health food store and she soaks her finger nails in peroxide when they look yellow (she quit smoking now). Hope this helps. Sue
2007-08-01 15:28:42 · answer #1 · answered by Mom-of-three 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wet Baking soda with the hydrogen peroxide and brush your teeth. the only thing is, it can be hard on the gums, so brush gently, and don't do it very often.
My mom's been doin this since the 1960's and her teeth look good.
2007-08-01 15:30:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Honey, I promise you I use peroxide for everything. If my throat hurts I gargle in it, if my ears hurt I put some in them, and yes I use it as a teeth whitener. If I was stranded on a deserted island and I could have one medicine it would be peroxide. They need me to make a commercial for them.
2007-08-01 15:32:43 · answer #3 · answered by Pearl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to use it periodically, and while it did in fact make my teeth a lot whiter, it also irritated my gums pretty badly. I found that if i diluted it quite a bit and and didn't do it too often, everything was fine.
2007-08-01 19:14:31 · answer #4 · answered by +Miss Ann Thrope+ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard of the use of peroxide on your teeth
it is suppose to remove stains.
I remember this when I was younger
2007-08-01 15:32:12 · answer #5 · answered by sweet_blue 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES, A 50/50 MIX WITH WATER IS SAFE TO SWISH WITH AND OVER TIME, THIS WILL MAKE YOUR TEETH WHITER.
2007-08-01 15:29:55 · answer #6 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I use it every day, followed by whitening mouthwash. Works great.
2007-08-01 15:29:23 · answer #7 · answered by Bill P 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you might be able to but the hydrogen might kinda mess up ur teeth (make them more sensitive)
2007-08-01 15:29:47 · answer #8 · answered by Devin N 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would go ask a dentist/specialist before putting that stuff in my mouth.
also try baking soda, it works well.
2007-08-01 15:29:28 · answer #9 · answered by itssoeasy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its fine to use, read the back of the bottle usually tells u what ok to use it for and whats not, but i warn u it taste nasty
2007-08-01 15:29:29 · answer #10 · answered by jessie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋