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Was gargling with 3% hydrogen peroxide for a cut in my gums and swallowed a little. is this dangerous?
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Not particularly: As long as it was just a little. Hydrogen peroxide is water (H2O) with an extra oxygen atom added (H2O2) so its not like you've ingested poison.
Answered 7/22/2015
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FDA approved 1%-3%: It has a long proven time tested fact thing that hydrogen peroxide 3% can be safely used as a mouthwash.
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