The most common problem with flushing with hydrogen peroxide is the increased sensitivity to hot or cold foods. In some cases, you may also feel tingling, mouth ulcers and other forms of irritation in your mouth. Although these issues are temporary for most people, it is important to check the strength of hydrogen peroxide and limit the time it takes to use the product. Consult your doctor before flushing with hydrogen peroxide or commercial peroxide products.
Be careful when flushing with hydrogen peroxide. (Source: Stockbyte / Stockbyte / Getty Images) Advantages
Some people use hydrogen peroxide in homemade or professional preparations to cleanse and whiten their teeth. Hydrogen peroxide has bleaching power, which makes it suitable for everything from tooth whitening kits to hair dyes and cleaning products. It also has broad spectrum antibacterial properties. For dental hygiene purposes, this bactericidal property means that hydrogen peroxide can prevent bacteria that cause gum and tooth disease, as well as bacteria that cause bad breath.
Oral irritation
Depending on the concentration of hydrogen peroxide used, dental formulations may cause blisters and ulcers in the mouth. In milder solutions, hydrogen peroxide may only cause a tingling sensation after rinsing. The New York University Langley Medical Center points out that some people who use whitening treatment mistakenly attribute the stimulation of hydrogen peroxide to hydrogen peroxide. But if his kit involves a mouthguard or tray, it might be such a device, not hydrogen peroxide, causing irritation. Rinse with hydrogen peroxide instead of using a dental tray to reduce the risk of oral ulcers or irritation.
Sensitivity
Hydrogen peroxide is good as a bleaching agent because it penetrates deeper into the enamel and can reach stains even in the underlying dentin layer. Unfortunately, this deep penetration increases the risk of being temporarily sensitive to temperature and touch. As many as two-thirds of people use hydrogen peroxide dental products to have temporary sensitivity to hot or cold drinks. According to the "Medical Hypothesis" magazine, even without the stimulation of c, there may be an old or hot beverage that is sensitive to any touch or pressure, a phenomenon known as bleaching sensitivity. Both types of sensitivities are associated with the use of hydrogen peroxide on the teeth and tend to lag after treatmentRegressed.
Strength
You may find that using a lower concentration of hydrogen peroxide will alleviate your pain and feel comfortable after rinsing with the product. Dentist-prepared whitening kits may use a 35% peroxide formulation, while commercial whitening toothpastes are as low as 6%. If you are preparing your own whitening and cleansing rinses, consider purchasing a milder concentration. The strength of the pharmacy bottle is 1% to 6%. Dilute hydrogen peroxide in water until the rate of pain relief is reached.
Aggravation factor
There are several factors that may determine if someone feels pain after flushing with hydrogen peroxide. Long-term use of home-made or store-purchased peroxide treatments may increase tooth sensitivity by continuously infiltrating the teeth. Ultimately, long-term use may cause the enamel and dentin layers to penetrate into the pulp. In addition, people with existing gingival tissue damage are more susceptible to peroxides, just as people who regularly drink or use tobacco products. If your medical history or current habits put you at risk of oral pain after rinsing with hydrogen peroxide, be sure to ask your dentist.
