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I've Heard that gargling with Hydrogen Peroxide is "good" for oral hiegein, because it kills bacteria in the mouth and also whitens the teeth. I've read about the safety etc (Dont Swallow!) but was wondering what strength to buy? I don't want one too weak, but don't want to burn or irritate my mouth either. Just want a bacteria free white smile! :) Thanks!

Colgate Peroxyl is 1.5% hydrogen peroxide & is in shops.
I think it might oxidise light staining from the teeth.

Pharmacists sell 9% solutions but they advise to use diluted, as it is caustic to human tissues.
The burns caused on the mucosa (pink bits to you) do fade within a few hours.

Carbamide peroxide which is used to bleach teeth professionally contains the equilavent of around 2 to 3% hydrogen peroxide. Applied for about 4 hours daily on teeth. As a mouthwash it will burn your mucosa as well as bleaching your teeth. If you only use for a few seconds it won't affect the enamel enough to give lasting whiteness.

Trial & error maybe, like all pioneering science.
Let me know what works for you...!

Just the regular bottle at the store. It leaves a freaking awful taste in your mouth, but it does feel clean after wards. Call your dentist and ask them, would probably be the most professional answer that you could get. After all, they went to school for this stuff.

crikey..dont ask us - ask you dentist...hydrogen peroxide is bleach isnt it?? - i would NOT do that..it can erode your teeth..get proper advice!

There are various strengths,so use the mix advised on the bottle.

DON'T!!! if your that desperate try bicarbonate soda. use on a toothbrush as normal with a little water. only use this once a week though as can reck your teeth.

hydrogen peroxide will hurt your mouth, burn it!!

2-3 %

NONE! You should not do that, because it will damage all your mouth tissues, don't do that, go and ask your dentist for whitening procedures, it cost a little bit more, but it's safer and you won't suffer later ;)

JESUS Your Crazy

Please dont do this

yea use a very small amount, that is acid, too much of it will screw up your mouth