Whitening Teeth with Hydrogen Peroxide?

I used to use it daily. I would swish it directly from the bottle into my mouth, then brush with toothpaste, without rinsing first. It definitely whitened my teeth, over time. Hydrogen peroxide is the main ingredient in many whitening products. Some brands or strengths of hp would make my teeth ache briefly, before I spit it out, but this wasn't common.

I can't guarantee you that it doesn't damage the enamel; that was one of my worries too, but it never seemed to, over about 10 years of using it. The only time my dentist commented on my enamel wearing away was my last visit after I had gone through a period of drinking a lot of lemon water, so I had to stop that. Lemons are highly acidic.

I haven't used hydrogen peroxide in a while though.

I've known those that use it all the time. But you're really not meant to take this kind as pharmasctical peroxide has small amounts of contaminants in it, that's why its only for topical use.

Threre are 3 grades of peroxide, industrial, pharmaceutical and food grade - which you have to order online. Food grade is the best to use if you're going to use it this way. It can be used in many ways. You have to be very cautious with it.

Whatever you choose to use will take time.

Believe it or not Apple Cider Vinegar works better for whiten your teeth and as well can be used for many, mnay things. It must be pure, unfiltered, raw, naturally age vinegar. Eden brand is good. Just add some to a bit of water and use as a rinse. It actually works.

The dentist I worked with for 15+ years, always told his patients to just rinse with straight peroxide once a day and not to spend the high dollars on whitening procedures. I do it myself everyday and have very white teeth with no sensitivity at all. I only rinse for about a minute and then spit it out. That's all the over the counter/dentist office stuff is except in a weaker form. I have done this for at least eighteen years and have experienced no harm at all to my teeth except that they look great! :)

If you make a paste of baking soda and peroxide and use it a lot (over several weeks), you can whiten your teeth a bit.
Using it once will not show a major difference.
My dentist thinks it's great to use it once or twice a week.
He recommends it.

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E., The main ingredient in the whitening strips is hydrogen peroxide. I use the whitening strips once a year and they do make a difference. I also use hydrogen peroxide daily on my teeth I do not mix it with water. It does not whiten them a ton all at once but overall it keeps them brighter. The first few times it tasted a little funky but now I am used to it and it just tastes neutral (don't drink it though!!) I swish for about 60 seconds. It never gives me tooth pain and my teeth are in great condition. Hydrogen peroxide also kills germs so there is that added benefit.
I have read up on it several times and my conclusion is that it is safe. Also a few times a month I will do a baking soda/hydrogen peroxide paste on my teeth and it WILL whiten significantly but it kinda burns the gums.

I have used activated charcoal . . . i.e., I break open a capsule into a cup, brush it on my teeth and leave it there for 2 minutes, and then brush it off. It looks funky but does seem to help.

Before trying any home remedy for whitening I would check with my dentist.

Many products that "whiten" teeth do so by weakening the enamel. Often, a side effect from using whitening products is sensitive teeth, for this very reason.

I avoid all toothpastes that say "whitening" on them, although it is getting harder and harder to find... because it contributes to sensitive teeth, and I have that tendency already. I did a lot of damage to my teeth during my pregnancies (throwing up stomach acid daily for 9 1/2 months will do damage to the enamel on your teeth--akin to that associated with eating disorders).
Before kids, I loved the (I think it was called) Men-to-dent toothpaste that came in a dispenser with baking soda and peroxide. It is hard to find these days, but I have seen it on a few shelves.... but it is terrible for your teeth's enamel and those with sensitivity issues. Baking soda is harsh on the teeth. And peroxide, I believe, exacerbates it.

Before you try any particular treatments (home remedy type stuff or store bought products) I would talk with your dentist about what it can/does do to your teeth and the potential down sides.

The only person I have known who used it daily, along side baking soda, ended up with rather large gaps between all his teeth. Not sure if it had anything to do with it or not, just throwing it out there. It does work though.

I would call and ask my dentist, I think?

I've tried it and saw no difference.