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Hydrogen Peroxide Gum Swelling

On whether hydrogen peroxide can relieve swollen gums

Swollen gums are a common oral disease that plagues many people. Recently, there has been a lot of discussion about whether hydrogen peroxide can relieve swollen gums.

Hydrogen peroxide, chemically called hydrogen peroxide, is highly oxidizing. In the medical field, it is often used as a disinfectant. The principle is that it can release new oxygen after contact with tissues. This oxygen can destroy the structure of bacteria and achieve the effect of sterilization and disinfection.

Or some people think that swollen gums are mostly caused by inflammation caused by bacterial infection. If hydrogen peroxide is used for sterilization, can it not relieve swelling? However, the actual situation is not so simple.

When the gums are swollen, the gum tissue is in a state of congestion and inflammation. Although hydrogen peroxide can sterilize, its strong oxidation is to a certain extent, and it will also irritate the gum tissue. If the concentration is improper or the method of use is wrong, it will not only fail to relieve the swelling, but will exacerbate the damage to the gum tissue and make the inflammation more serious.

Generally speaking, in oral medicine, if the use of hydrogen peroxide to assist in the treatment of swollen gums, the concentration should be strictly controlled. Generally, a low concentration (such as about 3%) of hydrogen peroxide is used for local rinsing under the guidance of a professional doctor. In this way, it may be able to use its bactericidal effect to remove bacteria and dirt in the gum groove, which is helpful for relieving swollen gums. However, this is only an auxiliary means and needs to be combined with other standard treatments, such as keeping the mouth clean, brushing and flossing correctly, and using antibiotics when necessary according to the condition.

In short, hydrogen peroxide has advantages and disadvantages in relieving swollen gums. People must not use hydrogen peroxide at will to relieve swollen gums. They should seek medical attention in time, follow the doctor's advice, and take scientific and reasonable treatment to solve the problem of swollen gums.