Question 1

used hydrogen peroxide mouthwash a few times yesterday and today have extremely dry tongue, loss of taste and producing very little saliva. can the mouthwash cause permanent damage?

Accepted Answer

: No, it should not. The mouthwash cannot damage the salivary glands. Your tongue and oral mucosa are too sensitive to the mouthwash you used, symptoms will resolve by time.

Question 2

i have enamel loss on eye teeth. will using hydrogen peroxide as a mouthwash ruin my enamel more?

Accepted Answer

NO: Dentist recommend hydrogen peroxide for antiseptic and whitenning of teeth. So it will even  clean the enamel.

Question 3

what does hydrogen peroxide do for cuts?

Accepted Answer

Mild disinfectant: May be used in small quantities as a wound disinfectant.  Mild soap and water irrigation just as effective for most minor wounds.  Key is copious irrigation with water, i.E "the solution to pollution is dilution".

Question 4

can taking hydrogen peroxide be beneficial to your health?

Accepted Answer

NOOOOOOOOO !!!: That's a terrible idea. It's poisonous to ingest, can kill you.

Question 5

is 3% hydrogen peroxide safe to use and how much should be used?

Accepted Answer

SAFE FOR SHORT TERM: It is safe for short term but if used over long term it can be damging to the teeth.Talk to your dentist and get a second opinion.

Question 6

can hydrogen peroxide ruin enamel?

Accepted Answer

Probably not...: Peroxide has been safely used in tooth bleaching products for many years. However, don't forget, hydrogen peroxide is very reactive and should only be used for very limited usage in the mouth.  Daily application in the mouth is probably not a good idea.

Question 7

is it safe to use expired hydrogen peroxide?

Accepted Answer

Yes but...: Hydrogen peroxide h2o2 is comprised of h2o( water) and an unstable form of oxygen once its expired and the oxgen is removed you are left with water or weak peroxide.

Question 8

can i use hydrogen peroxide to treat my toothache?

Accepted Answer

NO: While diluted 3% hydrogen peroxide is sometimes used to treat or soothe gum problems, sores and cuts in your mouth, it will do nothing to help a toothache.  In fact, it may make things worse. You need to see a dentist to determine the cause of your toothache and suggest appropriate treatment.

Question 9

what adverse affects are there for taking food grade hydrogen peroxide?

Accepted Answer

Not much: Not much, it is used to clean breast feeding implements, pumps, etc. I would think taking too much of anything is bad for you, but people use it to gargle with, then spit it out, but i'm sure still swallow some.

Question 10

can i use hydrogen peroxide on eczema?

Accepted Answer

This would not...: Be a good  primary treatment for eczema because of his drying effect. I will have patients use it sometimes in the ear canals where there is a fungal infection and also eczema. As soon as the fungus is cleared the peroxide is discontinued and the eczema is treated differently.

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