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On the advantages and disadvantages of using hydrogen peroxide as a mouthwash
In recent years, the method of using hydrogen peroxide as a mouthwash has become more and more popular, and everyone has discussed it. The advantages and disadvantages are detailed below.

The advantages of hydrogen peroxide mouthwash
First, the sterilization and disinfection power is significant. When hydrogen peroxide encounters the catalase in the tissue, it decomposes and releases new oxygen. This oxygen is highly oxidizing and can quickly destroy the cell wall and membrane structure of bacteria, kill common bacteria in the mouth, such as Streptococcus mutans that cause dental caries, anaerobic bacteria that cause bad breath, etc., to clean the oral environment and reduce the incidence of oral diseases.
Second, the effect of removing bad breath is quite good. Bad breath is mostly caused by bacteria in the mouth decomposing food residues and producing volatile sulfides. Hydrogen peroxide can not only sterilize, but also oxidize and decompose such sulfides, refreshing the breath, and making the breath pleasant during conversation.
Third, it has an auxiliary healing effect on local inflammation of the mouth. For example, in the early stage of gingivitis, moderate use of hydrogen peroxide gargling can reduce inflammation, slow down redness, swelling, and bleeding, and help oral tissue recover.

The disadvantages of hydrogen peroxide mouthwash
However, it also has drawbacks. If the concentration is not properly controlled, it is very harmful. High concentrations of hydrogen peroxide are highly corrosive, which can burn the oral mucosa, cause whitening, pain, and even ulcers, affecting the normal physiological function of the oral cavity.
Furthermore, long-term and frequent use may disrupt the microecological balance of the oral cavity. In the mouth, beneficial bacteria and harmful bacteria coexist to check and balance. Hydrogen peroxide can sterilize bacteria at the same time, or kill beneficial bacteria by mistake, causing harmful bacteria to take the opportunity to multiply and increase the risk of oral diseases.
In addition, some people may feel sensitive to teeth after rinsing with hydrogen peroxide. It may have a certain loss of tooth enamel, exposing dentin. When exposed to hot, hot, sour and sweet stimulation, teeth are sore and uncomfortable.

In summary, hydrogen peroxide as a mouthwash has advantages and disadvantages. When using, be sure to strictly follow the doctor's advice, control the concentration and frequency, and protect oral health.