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Can i continue using hydrogen peroxide as my mouthwash, although i suffer from tonsillitis ?
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H2O2: This mouthwash at 1 to 3% hydrogen peroxide should not be harmful to infected tonsils.
Answered 9/4/2018
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Hydrogen peroxide: Hydrogen peroxide used as a mouth rinse will not cure or exacerbate infected tonsils, nor will it improve your oral health, so it's really money down the drain. Mouthwash of any sort is not a substitute for removing bacteria from your teeth/gums with floss and toothbrush. Please see your Dentist to discuss an effective oral hygiene program.
Answered 5/1/2019
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