Health Forum

As we know, hydrogen peroxide is one of the active ingredients in various teeth whitening toothpastes, mouthwashes, and whitening strips. Hydrogen peroxide in liquid form is readily available from most drug stores and grocery stores and is relatively inexpensive as compared to many of these other whitening treatments. It can also be used as a mouth rinse. But will it help whiten teeth in this pure liquid form? If so, how long should one rinse with it? And how many times per day?

Or is there some other derivation of hydrogen peroxide, a different concentration, or an additive which is needed before the whitening action of this liquid becomes efficacious for whitening teeth in rinse form?

Yes, hydrogen peroxide whitens and eliminates stains on your teeth over time. Use DILUTED hydrogen peroxide and rinse once or twice a day with it. My dentist highly recommends it as it's good for your gums and whitens your teeth. It's probably a lot better for your teeth and a great deal less expensive than the whitening strips or toothpaste.

Baking soda works better.

It works well if you can get past the taste. It just takes longer than a dental office treatment. If you have some gum recession, your teeth may become sensitive. If that happens, discontinue the peroxide for a day or two.