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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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NO: Dentist recommend hydrogen peroxide for antiseptic and whitenning of teeth. So it will even clean the enamel.
Answered 5/8/2012
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H2O2& teeth enamel: Yes it will.
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