A 30-year-old member asked:
what can happen if you accidentally swallow a hydrogen peroxide teeth whitening pre-rinse product while gargling?
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Dr. James Ferguson answered
45 years experience Pediatrics
My burn some: Hydrogen peroxide will actually convert to water after it released its oxygen.The teeth whitening products will burn a bit going down if you swallow some but other than transiently irritating the tissue should cause no long term problem.
Answered on Oct 24, 2017
Dr. Kenny Abedini answered
22 years experience Cosmetic Dentistry
No problem: There is no harm if you swallow a small amount. If you have a little sensitivity, drink some water to dilute it.
Answered on Aug 12, 2019
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Dr. Jeffrey Goldstein answered
32 years experience Cosmetic Dentistry
Nothing.: Assuming you don't swallow a large amount (which is called "drinking it" you shouldn't suffer any ill effect. You body makes its own hydrogen peroxide in certain white blood cells!
Answered on Jul 7, 2017
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