Question 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

what is carbamide peroxide?

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Whitening agent: Carbamide peroxide is mainly used as a disinfecting and bleaching agent in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. As a drug, this compound is used in some preparations for the whitening of teeth.

Question 5

is 22 % carbamide peroxide safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes: That would be abou the same as 7% hydrodgen peroxide which is a normal whitening concentration.  There are higher concentrations than that which are used all the time.

Question 6

what is carbamide peroxide used for?

Accepted Answer

Whitening: Carbamide peroxide is one of the more commonly used material for tooth whitening. It may also be found in some over the counter products for canker sores and gum irritation.

Question 7

is it safe to use 35% carbamide peroxide on my teeth?

Accepted Answer

Under the direction : Of a dentist and in a controlled situation, it is safe to use.  Please do not exceed time requirements and frequency usage.  Consult with your dentist.

Question 8

bleaching trays-22% carbamide peroxide. are they bad for your teeth?

Accepted Answer

22% carbamide : There are various strengths of carbamide peroxide available from your dentist for teeth bleaching. One of the more common side effects when using the higher percentage carbamide peroxide is teeth sensitivity. There are risks with most esthetic and interventive treatment which you should discuss before making your decision. When sensitivity occurs, it usually subsides over time in healthy teeth.

Question 9

is 22% carbamide peroxide effective to whiten teeth?

Accepted Answer

Tooth whitening: Carbamide peroxide is very effective for whitening teeth.At 22% it can burn the gum tissue, a custom made bleaching tray will keep the solution off the gums to reduce tissue burning.

Question 10

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%.

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