30 august 2022

Hydrogen peroxide for teeth: our advice

1. Why use hydrogen peroxide to whiten your teeth?

2. In which case can hydrogen peroxide represent a danger?

3. What are the additional solutions to whiten your teeth?

4. How to use whitening products, have hydrogen peroxide, on the teeth?

5. What level of whitening can be achieved with hydrogen peroxide?

6. Other uses of hydrogen peroxide: myths

7. Frequently Asked Questions


To ensure white and bright teeth at home, many techniques are possible. The use of baking soda, suitable toothpaste, and hydrogen peroxide to name a few.

However, is it safe to use hydrogen peroxide? What are the possible consequences? We give you our advice on this here.

MyVariations enlightens you! 🦷

Why use hydrogen peroxide to whiten your teeth?

Hydrogen peroxide (also called hydrogen peroxide ) is a chemical that the body produces. 💧

Three main qualities are known to him. She is :

Antiseptic
disinfectant
Whitening

Its antiseptic property gives it the ability to heal inflamed gums . 💥 It disinfects wounds in the mouth and of course whitens teeth by removing all yellowish stains as well as gray teeth . However, you must use it in very small quantities because hydrogen peroxide can be harmful beyond 2% or 3%.

By opting for the use of hydrogen peroxide to whiten your teeth, the latter recovers the electrons of all the pigment molecules which are responsible for the coloring of the teeth. In other words, hydrogen peroxide is a very powerful oxidant since it manages to eliminate all the bacteria that cause staining of the teeth. 🦠

But keep in mind that if you spend a lot of time applying hydrogen peroxide to your teeth, the less effective it will be, as its concentration drops. It's simply a great way to get rid of any brown spots or yellowing of the teeth that are created by drinking coffee or tea, and it can even help you with black dental ridges , black teeth or many black lines on the teeth . ☕️

Note that we often recommend the use of hydrogen peroxide in combination with baking soda. Largely because this winning combination minimizes the risk of loosening of the tooth as well as the appearance of certain dental problems such as gingivitis.

In which case can hydrogen peroxide represent a danger?

Hydrogen peroxide is not a product that should be used for teeth whitening without taking precautions beforehand. Your dentist will undoubtedly warn you about this. As we mentioned above, hydrogen peroxide is a very powerful substance that can be toxic when the user does not respect the dose.

In addition, it can be a source of irritation and drying out if used too often. You must then use it by following the recommended dose and by spacing out its use sufficiently, otherwise you will suffer from xerostomia which is the fact of always having a dry mouth .

Precautions to take

To use hydrogen peroxide without danger, it is necessary to space out the applications. In addition, it is strongly advised not to mix it with other homemade products. Also be sure to use oxygenated water at a low dose (2 to 3%) at most. ☝️

Contraindications

Pregnant and breastfeeding women should not whiten their teeth with hydrogen peroxide. The same is true for children under the age of six. In no way should this water be used if they are in this age range. 👶

What are the additional solutions to whiten your teeth?

It's not just the use of hydrogen peroxide that can help you keep your teeth white .

The MyVariations toothbrush and a suitable toothpaste

As an alternative, toothpaste and a specific toothbrush would do the trick.
To do this, it is important to know how to choose the right toothpaste according to your needs. there are also very good whitening toothpastes on the market, ask your pharmacist.

A good brushing ritual with an electric toothbrush with many benefits can greatly help. Besides,  the MyVariations sonic electric toothbrush is highly recommended.

Indeed, the MyVariations brand has made it its mission to enable everyone to take care of their dental hygiene by providing customers with affordable, quality and above all effective products. It is a sonic electric toothbrush designed to promote optimal maintenance of the mouth. The opinions of the users that you will read about the French brand strongly testify to this. 🪥

These brushes offer sonic technology that differs from the most common oscillating-rotating technology on the market. This technology, which may tickle a little at first (surprisingly) , removes dental plaque very effectively thanks to thousands of small vibrations of the brush bristles that reproduce the movement of manual brushing.

This very good elimination of dental plaque (often yellowish) restores teeth to their original whiteness . Sonic technology is also a bit less harsh on the gums compared to oscillating-rotating technology. 💎

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The whitening kit with gutters

There are dental whitening kits in the form of a gel that can be placed on the teeth using gutters. To do this, the gutters must be filled with a gel. Then place the trays level with the surface of the enamel . Leave on for 10 minutes or half an hour. Do this for several days, spacing out over several weeks. ⏰

A whitening paste

The whitening paste should be applied to the teeth instead of toothpaste. This method of application is the reason why bleaching pastes have a low concentration of bleaching agents. Teeth whitening with a whitening paste is both a mechanical and a chemical solution, since its effectiveness depends in part on the brushing associated with it. 🧪

Teeth whitening with gums and abrasives

Anti-stain erasers are also widely used for dental whitening. Their particularity, they can act on a targeted area of ​​the teeth. Just rub to remove the stain from the enamel.

A whitening pen or brush

If you want an instant result (just before going out for example) the use of a whitening pen or brush is recommended. 🖋

The coal

Charcoal is also a good bleaching agent. You need to put a pinch of powder on a toothbrush and brush your teeth. The result is visible, but the charcoal should not be used too frequently, otherwise it will disturb the PH of the mouth and the oral flora. 🧬

It could also make your saliva acidic , and then cause several problems!

How to use whitening products including hydrogen peroxide on the teeth?

The first golden rule when using a whitening product is to respect the usage time indicated in the instructions. Either way, there won't be any benefit to keeping the solution on the teeth any longer. But on the contrary, if the application time is less than that prescribed, you will not have the expected result.

In addition, it is desirable to avoid using hydrogen peroxide or any other whitening product on a diseased, damaged tooth. Descaling is recommended a few weeks before using hydrogen peroxide. All this well in addition to the most basic good oral dental practices that your dentist advises you. 🩺

What level of whitening can be achieved with hydrogen peroxide?

If you do a professional treatment at home, you can whiten teeth by two shades or even three shades. But don't forget that the result you will have will strongly depend on the color that the tooth had at the start. With color charts you can see the differences more clearly.

But keep in mind that whitening your teeth is not permanent . The result can last a year or two. In addition, a renewal of the operation is possible. Be careful, however, not to damage your enamel by doing it too often. ⚠️

Other uses of hydrogen peroxide: the myths

It is not only for the teeth that hydrogen peroxide is used. In common usage, it would be possible to use it for:

Earplugs?

The answer is pretty well no. Under no circumstances should hydrogen peroxide be used to treat earplugs. You should only use it externally.

On the skin ?

Yes, it is possible to use hydrogen peroxide to heal wounds. As we said, it has antiseptic and disinfectant properties. You can have many other products to heal your wounds. ✅

To make pimples disappear?

Hydrogen peroxide has actions on pimples because of its sterilizing capacity. Thus, it dries out pimples and limits their expansion. However, it should not be used to treat hormonal acne. Only small pimples and daily skin inflammations need to be cured with hydrogen peroxide. 🩹

To bleach duvets?

Among the many tricks that exist about hydrogen peroxide, discoloration of duvets is one of them. Just dip a piece of cotton swab in hydrogen peroxide and place it on the duvet for two minutes. Just be careful enough. 🔍

frequently asked Questions

Whitening toothpastes: what precautions to take?

When the toothpaste is abrasive, of course it is effective. But at the same time, it could damage the enamel. As a result, your teeth and gums will become hypersensitive and you will be vulnerable to cavities. Worse, the destroyed enamel favors the visibility of the dentine.

When buying your toothpaste for whitening your teeth, pay attention to the index called RDA (Relative dentin abrasivity). Its role is to indicate the degree of abrasiveness of the toothpaste on the dentin. However, there is no law requiring companies to state the RDA on their product. 🧽

How much hydrogen peroxide for teeth whitening?

For effective teeth whitening, it is recommended to use 10 volume hydrogen peroxide. In addition to whitening the teeth, this type of hydrogen peroxide promotes the healing of wounds in the mouth. When you add baking soda to it, you can heal your inflamed gums . 🩸

How to whiten teeth with hydrogen peroxide?

To brush with hydrogen peroxide, put two drops in a cup. Then add the baking soda gradually. Mix the two solutions with a spatula until you get a consistent toothpaste . All you have to do is brush your teeth, paying attention to the spaces between the teeth. 🪥

From all the above, it should be remembered that hydrogen peroxide is an effective product for teeth whitening. But its use is not without danger. It will therefore be necessary to take precautions and above all to respect the recommended dosage. As an alternative, adopt good oral hygiene behaviors and MyVariations electric toothbrushes.

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