Since my last post, I have been Googling for some useful answer if hydrogen peroxide, the ingredient used in celebrity sexy teeth whitener can harm the teeth.
A dentist from this Boca Raton Cosmetic Dentist, Mitchell Pohl, DDS from Florida said :
Question:
Since the formula for whitening teeth is hydrogen peroxide, will using hydrogen peroxide at 69 cents per bottle work as well? If so how long should I keep it in my mouth? I have been using it occasionally for years as a mouthwash anyway. Am now 60 years old and would like my teeth whitened but cant afford even the $40 for the kit. …Stephen
Answer:
Stephen, I seriously doubt that rinsing on a frequent basis would lighten your teeth to any significant degree. In fact, in my opinion, I believe that consistently rinsing with straight hydrogen peroxide could be harmful by altering the bacterial flora in your mouth and allowing a fungal infection (candidiasis) to set in.
As you see, we must not do our own teeth whitening at home. We may harm not only our teeth but also our mouth and throat. So, do seek a dentist for teeth whitening procedure and never DIY with unreliable information.
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