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Mouthwash bubbles up when gargling is this normal?

Q: mouthwash bubbles up when gargling is this normal?

: Typically a mouthwash that bubbles is due to it containing hydrogen peroxide. Hydrogen peroxide can disinfect the mouth and also help whiten your teeth. So the bubbling is normal and not a problem.

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Dr. Barbara MacFarlane answered

Typically a mouthwash that bubbles is due to it containing hydrogen peroxide. Hydrogen peroxide can disinfect the mouth and also help whiten your teeth. So the bubbling is normal and not a problem.

Answered 2/18/2023

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Dr. Daniel Berman answered

Most likely there might be some peroxide in the active “ingredient” of the mouthwash. I don’t think that you should be concerned.

Answered 2/19/2023

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A member asked:

Mouthwash bubbles up when gargling is this normal?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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