The Role of Hydrogen Peroxide in Teeth Whitening
Wednesday, February 29th, 2012
Hydrogen peroxide is a compound used in almost all teeth whitening systems. Scientifically, hydrogen peroxide is a combination of hydrogen and oxygen. In allowable concentrations, it can be used as an antiseptic and disinfectant. Conversely, excessive hydrogen peroxide concentrations can cause damage, or otherwise becomes poisonous.
Hydrogen peroxide is safe to use. It can even be orally used as antiseptic, but must never be swallowed. Hydrogen peroxide may be diluted to serve as a mouth wash. This potent component is proven to be effective in killing mouth germs, and in whitening the teeth. Hydrogen peroxide is present in toothpastes or gel and other teeth whitening products. In these products, hydrogen peroxide is allowable at only 35% according to www.megateethwhitening.co.uk. This is so since excess of which will cause teeth damage and other related problems.
Hydrogen peroxide is a bleaching agent which is commercially available at a very cheap price. Using this compound is one of the cheapest and convenient teeth whitening systems. Hydrogen peroxide can be used in rinsing the mouth, or as a mouth wash. The compound can be used at 3 to 5% solution. You can also add other compounds with hydrogen peroxide for more teeth whitening effects.
Hydrogen peroxide can be used alone or mixed with baking soda. Dilute a small amount of hydrogen peroxide, usually at 3% and baking soda in water and make a paste. You can also add a flavoring like peppermint. Flavoring will make the paste pleasant to brush and smell after. Once the solution is made, use it like your regular toothpaste. You may use a toothbrush to or a teeth pen to apply it to teeth surface. Hydrogen peroxide, at 3% can also be mixed with baking soda and salt.
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