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Hydrogen Peroxide Enamel Damage

On the effect of hydrogen peroxide on tooth enamel
For those who taste the world's teeth cleaning, they often use agents containing hydrogen peroxide to whiten their teeth. However, what is the effect of hydrogen peroxide on tooth enamel?

For those who have tooth enamel, the outer layer of the tooth is firm and crystal clear, like Yao, which can resist the stimulation of hot and cold sweet and sour, and protect the health of the teeth. Hydrogen peroxide has strong oxidizing properties and is often used for bleaching and disinfection. It is used for cleaning teeth, intended to remove scale and whiten.

However, its strong oxidizing properties may also be a problem for tooth enamel. When hydrogen peroxide comes into contact with tooth enamel, or reacts chemically with minerals in it. The main component of tooth enamel is hydroxyapatite. The oxygen atom of hydrogen peroxide is active, and it can be combined with calcium and other elements of hydroxyapatite to cause slight changes in the structure of tooth enamel. At first, or only in the microscopic, over time, the surface of the enamel may gradually lose its smoothness and appear fine pores.

If the pores gradually increase, the power of the enamel to resist external stimuli will fade. People feel that the teeth are sore when exposed to cold and heat, and they are uncomfortable when eating sweet and sour, all because the enamel is damaged and the dentin is exposed. And after the enamel is damaged, its own repair ability is extremely weak, and it is difficult to restore its original appearance.

Therefore, the use of dental cleansers containing hydrogen peroxide should be done with caution. Although it is forgivable to ask for a white tooth heart, you should not ignore the health of tooth enamel. It is necessary to weigh the pros and cons, and use it according to the doctor's advice or instructions.