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Can i safely use diluted hydrogen peroxide as mouthwash indefinitely? my dentist recommended it to me for chronic halitosis & oral thrush.
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Halitosis: Indefinitely is a long time, and the H2O2 may not be treating the cause. Bad breath can be caused by many different factors, including sinus infections, periodontal problems, smoking, cavities, acid reflux, and your diet. Address all of these possibilities with your dentist and physician, and I'm confident that your problem will at least be minimized, and hopefully eradicated.
Answered 8/4/2018
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Treat Thrush first: Perhaps your dentist could prescribe a medication for thrush such as nystatin or clotrimazole . Contact him/her for a prescription.
Answered 1/6/2017
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