Using hydrogen peroxide as mouthwash. How did I just discover this?

Gross

That doesn’t seem safe

For your future reference

I use 1/2 and 1/2 rinse with water.

Why not just use regular mouthwash?

It's good for ulcers but cut that shite
with water

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had no idea. I was always told that if it got in my mouth

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If your dog ever swallows poison, get a syringe and inject it in his/her mouth and make sure they swallow it. They will throw everything back up.

Had a dog that got ahold of some rat poison, I called the vet right away kind of freaking out. She told me to get a syringe, put HP in it and shoot it in his mouth and make sure he swallows some. Sure enough, about 20 seconds later he was throwing up foam and rat poison.

A shot of apple cider vinegar will kill the bacteria that causes bad breath, but if you want to make sure your breath doesn't smell bad, floss on a regular basis. When you eat, little pieces of food get stuck in your teeth. Sometimes its too small and in areas your toothbrush cant get to or mouthwash will not get it.

If you leave pieces of food out for too long it starts to smell. Same thing happens in your mouth.

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Dr. Tichenor's

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For best results, dilute one part of this product with five parts water whenever you use it.

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Good god.

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The enamel isn’t the magic of long term dental health.

Pulp health is.

It’s the living core of the tooth.

It gets sick, and you are looking at a root canal with a probable tooth extraction in your future.

And peroxide is severely damaging to it. To the point that dentists are starting to withdraw that 35% whitening gel

Lost enamel can be fixed with an abutment/crown.

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Makes sense, although I looked at some of those studies and they are referring to whitening products that use 20-35% solutions, the over the counter is 3%. What I read even says the lower % is much less likely to mess with your pulp, still probably smart to only do it occasionally and not daily.

I also got this off of Colgate.com

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Hydrogen peroxide can give you a healthier smile.

As RDH notes, dentists have used hydrogen peroxide since 1913 to treat gum disease and reduce plaque on the teeth. Hydrogen peroxide helps kill the bacteria responsible for gum disease in two ways. First, it releases oxygen. If you've ever noticed that peroxide bubbles, that's because it's releasing oxygen gas. Oxygen can help eliminate pathogens in the most aggressive forms of gum disease. The presence of oxygen makes it difficult (if not impossible) for anaerobic bacteria to survive. The other way that hydrogen peroxide gums treatment may relieve gum diseases and improve gum health is by breaking through the slime barrier, which protects a biofilm, to destroy bacteria's cell walls. RDH points out that often the most effective way to reach bacteria located deep in periodontal pockets is to apply peroxide in gel form with a tray. Leaving the gel in place for at least 10 minutes helps the peroxide destroy nearly all of the bacteria cells present.

Hydrogen Peroxide for Oral Hygiene

You don't have to have an advanced form of periodontal or gum disease to benefit from hydrogen peroxide. A 3 percent solution of hydrogen peroxide is the kind that's available in most pharmacies, the National Capital Poison Center notes. It can help remove plaque from the surface of your teeth and reverse the earliest signs of gum disease, according to the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH). The ISDH recommends using a soft-bristled toothbrush to apply the 3 percent solution, then flossing your teeth after rinsing. Another option is to rinse your mouth with a solution made of half water and half 3 percent hydrogen peroxide.

Hydrogen Peroxide for Tooth Whitening

One of the more well-known uses of hydrogen peroxide in dentistry is tooth whitening. The amount of hydrogen peroxide found in a whitening product depends on its type and how it's meant to be used. For example, some whitening toothpastes, such as Colgate Optic White Express White, contain hydrogen peroxide, a professionally recommended whitening ingredient. Although some whitening toothpastes contain more hydrogen peroxide than others, no toothpaste contains as much or concentrations greater than a tooth bleaching product designed for application by your dentist. Professional tooth whitening products contain a concentration of hydrogen peroxide that ranges from 25 to 40 percent, according to the American Dental Association. The higher concentration means the hydrogen peroxide bleaches your teeth more quickly than low-concentration toothpastes or over-the-counter whitening products.

Safety

When used as directed, hydrogen peroxide is usually safe. While you will most likely be fine if you swallow a bit of the hydrogen peroxide in your medicine cabinet, you should be careful not to ingest a stronger concentration. Use any product with hydrogen peroxide in it only as directed. Although hydrogen peroxide is readily available and you might even have a bottle of it at home, it's a good idea to check with your dentist before you start using it in your mouth. Especially in higher concentrations, the solution can be irritating and cause some discomfort if not used correctly. Your dentist can point you to the right product to use, whether you're looking for a whiter smile or healthier gums.

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They seem to be fans