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Is mixing hydrogen peroxide and warm water bad for your teeth if you gargle it?

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Dr. Simon Rosenberg answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Probably OK: The diluted hp may bleach the teeth to a small extent and with prolonged usage may cause changes to the mucosa soft tissues, .

Dr Altman and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 6/27/2017

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No: As long as it is diluted with water, you should be fine. Variant; add salt to solution as well.

Dr Jarvis agreed

Answered 8/22/2012

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