Question 1

is there a link between cancer and 10% carbamide peroxide(nightguard bleaching) ?as probably long-term side effects

Accepted Answer

No my knowledge: I am not aware of any link between the nightguard bleaching and cancer.

Question 2

can you use carbamide peroxide on cuts/burns?

Accepted Answer

Basics of Wound Care: The real question is what not to do that slows down healing. Avoid using alcohol, peroxide, hibiclens, betadine, and bleach solutions. Inflammation ( red, hot, swollen, tender) is important to healing  so anti-inflammatories (motrin, advil) are bad. Cover the area with a clean dressing changed every other day  and protected from trauma.  Antibiotics do not help healing unless it is truly infected.

Question 3

is it safe to use 22 or 35% carbamide peroxide?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is the same as hydrodgen peroxide which is a normal whitening chemical but it is about 1/3 the concentration. So you are talking about 7% and about 12%.

Question 4

how do i use carbamide peroxide & remineralization gel?

Accepted Answer

Bleach & desensitize: Carbamide peroxide breaks down to hydrogen peroxide and urea and it is the hp that bleaches, whitens and deco lorises the tooth when it breaks down to water and oxygen. This can leave teeth sensitive to hot and cold and remineralizing agents can seal the tiny pores in the tooth and root that were opened during bleaching and reduce sensitivity.

Question 5

how effective is 35 percent carbamide peroxide when used only for 40 minutes(2x20) in two consecutive visits to the dentist? i don't see much effect.

Accepted Answer

Individual variance: This varies from patient to patient depending upon the actual shade of the teeth, the materials used, and the method.  Personally, i prefer the take home whitening gel with custom trays. Doing that, you can continue to use the whitening trays for as long as necessary (for the same cost). Sometimes both methods are combined for better results. Discuss this with your own dentist.

Question 6

does carbamide peroxide affect tooth enamel?

Accepted Answer

To some extent.: While it is true that teeth whitening by bleaching does work, it does not come without side effects. There are many reported incidents of increased tooth sensitivity after bleaching. Prolonged exposure to bleaching agents can damage tooth enamel. Ideally, bleaching should not be continued to a point where surface enamel is lost, and studies suggests carbide peroxide use should not exceed 7 days.

Question 7

will carbamide peroxide reduce tooth enamel?

Accepted Answer

No, it should not: Carbamide peroxide is a commonly used whiteing agent that esentially is the same as hydrogen peroxide but about 1/3 potent.

Question 8

how long should can i leave 36% carbamide peroxide on my teeth?

Accepted Answer

About 1 hour: Most whitening materials will lose most of their potency after about an hour.  Some people think that they can leave it on for hours and it will continue to work but that isn't true.  It is a chemical reaction that has an end.

Question 9

how long should i leave  22% carbamide peroxide  on my teeth before rinsing?

Accepted Answer

4 to 8 hrs: Take home trays are recommended over night independent of solution concentration, but if you have sensitive teeth then 4 to 5 hours are good enough. Wear the trays for 3 to 4 days. It all depends on how fast you want results. The longer you wear the faster the results.

Question 10

can i use carbamide peroxide for swimmer's ear?

Accepted Answer

No.: It is infection otitis externa. Carbamide is to clean the ear not infection. Beside that how do you know it is swimmer's ear and there is no hole in the eardrum. You need exam before treatment .

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