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Can peroxide damage tooth enamal?

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No, but ..: Hydrogen peroxide that is specially formulated for 'teeth bleaching' will not damage teeth, but may leave them temporarily sensitive...Just do no try to rinse your mouth with regular over-the-counter hydrogen peroxide!

Dr Raff and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/10/2014

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Dr. Jeffrey Fox answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

No: Peroxide in high concentrations and improperly used can cause ulcerations and desquamative gum tissue.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 3/22/2015

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Isn't hydrogen peroxide used in teeth whitening treatments?if so,is it true that it can erode the tooth enamel over time?in that case what is the percentage of hydrogen peroxide that can cause it?what about carbamide peroxide?

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Would it make your teeth more sensitive or erode your enamel to gargle peroxide every night?

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Will using hydrogen peroxide as a mouthwash ruin my teeth enamel more instead of helping?

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Recently bought an LED peroxide whitening kit and used it once. However its made my front lower teeth sensitive. Can this cause damage for enamel??

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I have enamel loss on eye teeth. Will using hydrogen peroxide as a mouthwash ruin my enamel more?

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