Question 1

is it safe using hydrogen peroxide to whiten my teeth?

Accepted Answer

The safest bleaching: Is in a dental office. The dentist can evaluate what percentage you can take to prevent adverse reaction  to the bleaching agent. He/she  will check first any presence of gum disease, leaking fillings, cracks on the teeth, etc. That will need restoration. Hydrogen peroxide can slough off tissue too if improperly used.

Question 2

is it safe to use hydrogen peroxide on wounds?

Accepted Answer

: Hydrogen peroxide is a good agent for cleaning out wounds. It has an antibacterial effect on certain germs like staph, which absorb the material which then destroys their cells. An effort to dry the wound after its use is important as the water it leaves behind can slow local healing.

Question 3

is it safe to use hydrogen peroxide on a cut while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There should be no concern to your baby from the topical application of Hydrogen peroxide.  I would make sure the cut is not infected though, keep it clean and see a doctor if it is not healing well.

Question 4

is it safe to use hydrogen peroxide for acne?

Accepted Answer

Not too frequent: Benzoyl peroxide is a common ingredient in acne products.  Hydrogen peroxide could be use in a pinch.  I use hydrogen peroxide to clean wounds in the er.  I have read that with regular use it can damage skin, but on a one time use I have never seen any significant problems.

Question 5

is it safe to mix hydrogen peroxide and fluoride in toothpaste?

Accepted Answer

Ask yourself...: Out of all the hundreds of toothpastes out there, have you ever found one that is mixed with hydrogen peroxide? There is maybe one or two.  Research doesn't show an advantage of using it as a toothpaste.  Consider sticking with an ada recommended product instead of mixing up something at home.

Question 6

is it safe to use hydrogen peroxide and neosporin on a cut when you are on blood thinners?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but poor choice: Neosporin has Bacitracin and neomycin in it.; many people are allergic to both of those products.  Peroxide is good for cleaning wounds and killing bacteria.  Neosporin does kill bacteria, however, if you develop a rash on neosporin, then stop that topical.  None of these topicals affect blood thinners.

Question 7

is it safe to use hydrogen peroxide for vaginal odor?

Accepted Answer

Yes: 4% hydrogen peroxide is safe for vaginal use.

Question 8

is it safe to use hydrogen peroxide to whiten my teeth?

Accepted Answer

Only from a DDS: Peroxide can injure your gums.  Only the medical grade bleaching from your dentist is safe.

Question 9

is it safe to use hydrogen peroxide for gingivitis treatment?

Accepted Answer

Not really: It's a good treatment for acute infections. Long term, there is risk of oral lesions, carcinogenesis and bleaching soft tissues which could mask the redness of inflammation. Proper plaque control, brushing, flossing, listerine should be combine with professional treatment.

Question 10

is it safe to gargle hydrogen peroxide to whiten teeth? it says i can on the bottle, but i wanted a second opinion.

Accepted Answer

Doesn't work: If otc 3% hydrogen peroxide were effective in whitening teeth, there would be absolutely no need for crest whitening strips, or any other products, both drug store bought or professionally dispensed. You will have to spend a little money on whitening products to look better... Save the peroxide to cleanse wounds.

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