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Brushing Teeth Hydrogen Peroxide Safety

On the safety of brushing teeth with hydrogen peroxide
In modern times, people have explored the method of teeth cleaning. Or smell hydrogen peroxide to brush teeth, but its safety should be discussed in detail.

Hydrogen peroxide has strong oxidizing properties. For medical use, it is often used as a disinfectant to remove filth from wounds and kill all kinds of germs. However, if it is used for brushing teeth, its situation needs to be carefully investigated.

If you brush your teeth with a moderate solution of hydrogen peroxide, it may have certain benefits. Moderate concentration can help remove scale between teeth and remove the stench of breath. Cover because of its oxidizing properties, can destroy the structure of bacteria, inhibit its growth, and make the oral environment clean.

However, if the concentration is inappropriate, it is also very harmful. High concentrations of hydrogen peroxide are highly corrosive. Applied to teeth and gums, it can cause red, swollen and bleeding gums. Long-term use may even damage the enamel, making the surface of the teeth rough, lose color, and increase the risk of tooth allergies.

Furthermore, the frequency of use is also important. If you brush your teeth frequently with hydrogen peroxide, the concentration is appropriate, or you may disturb the balance of flora in the mouth. Oral flora, each performing its own duties, checks and balances each other to maintain health. Once out of balance, all kinds of dental diseases and oral diseases are prone to occur.

Therefore, brushing teeth with hydrogen peroxide is not completely impossible, but must be careful about concentration and frequency. Read the guidelines carefully before use, or consult a doctor. In this way, you can get the benefits of cleaning your teeth, avoid its harm, and keep your mouth healthy.