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A member asked:
I heard that hydrogen peroxide can be used to whiten my teeth, is it safe?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Not that kind : Hydrogen peroxide at higher concentrations will whiten your teeth. The store sells it at 3%, i believe. This will not whiten your teeth. You will need at least 10% or up to 35%. Nevertheless, this is only available in teeth whitening products. Your dentist is a great resource for options but strips like those from crest will work, professional take home trays or in-office treatments, better!
Answered 7/16/2013
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No: Use only approved treatments for whitening teeth. The usual chemical for whitening teeth is carbamide peroxide.
Answered 2/9/2013
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