{"id":25456,"date":"2020-11-13T13:01:00","date_gmt":"2020-11-13T12:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/?page_id=25456"},"modified":"2025-08-03T19:38:45","modified_gmt":"2025-08-03T18:38:45","slug":"hydrogen-peroxide-mouthwash","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/oral-hygiene\/best-mouthwash\/hydrogen-peroxide-mouthwash\/","title":{"rendered":"Hydrogen Peroxide as Mouthwash: Pros and Cons of Gargling and Rinsing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Can you use <strong>hydrogen peroxide as mouthwash<\/strong> for your oral health? The answer is yes\u2014but not too often and only when heavily diluted. And for goodness\u2019 sake don\u2019t swallow it!<\/p> <p>Whether you\u2019re wondering about hydrogen peroxide <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/oral-hygiene\/best-mouthwash\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mouth rinse<\/a> because you\u2019re tired of spending money on big branfd names, or you want to soothe sores, freshen breath, or whiten teeth, you may be considering this medicine cabinet staple. In this article we\u2019ll answer your questions including:<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Can you gargle with hydrogen peroxide?<\/li> <li>Can you use hydrogen peroxide for mouth sores?<\/li> <li>What are the risks of using hydrogen peroxide as mouthwash?<\/li> <\/ul> <p>We also asked dentists what they think about using hydrogen peroxide as a mouthwash in order to find out once and for all if this is the best solution for our mouths.<\/p> <p>Short on time? Have a look at our roundup of the best hydrogen peroxide mouthwashes based on your needs:<\/p> <p><strong>Best overall<\/strong> &#x27a1;&#xfe0f; <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4c07oVw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow nofollow\"><strong>Crest Pro-Health Advanced<\/strong><\/a><\/p> <p><strong>Best whitening <\/strong>&#x27a1;&#xfe0f; <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/49TWaQf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow nofollow\">Colgate Optic White<\/a><\/strong><\/p> <p><strong>Best organic &#x27a1;&#xfe0f; <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/48EJtrs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow nofollow\">Essential Oxygen BR Rinse<\/a><\/strong><\/p> <p><strong>Best gentle formula &#x27a1;&#xfe0f; <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3wzfXpU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow nofollow\">Prevention Daily Care<\/a><\/strong><\/p> <p><strong>Best for mouth sores<\/strong> &#x27a1;&#xfe0f; <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3wxSy8h\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow nofollow\"><strong>Oral-B Mouth Sore Oral Rinse<\/strong><\/a><\/p> <p><strong>Best holistic &#x27a1;&#xfe0f; <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3SX678J\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow nofollow\">GuruNanda<\/a><\/strong><\/p> <h2 id=\"what-is-hydrogen-peroxide\" \"what-is-hydrogen-peroxide\"class =\"wp-block-heading\">What is hydrogen peroxide?<\/h2> <p>Hydrogen peroxide is an oxidizing agent that has disinfectant, antiviral, and antibacterial properties. It is also a mild antiseptic with a variety of household uses, including cleaning countertops and preventing infection in minor cuts and burns.<\/p> <p>In diluted concentrations, with degree of dilution depending on usage, it should be safe to use but may burn skin and should never be swallowed.<\/p> <p>Hydrogen peroxide is related to carbamide peroxide. Both have whitening qualities but work slightly differently. Read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/teeth-whitening\/carbamide-vs-hydrogen-peroxide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">carbamide peroxide vs carbamide peroxide<\/a>.<\/p> <h2 id=\"benefits-of-hydrogen-peroxide-as-a-mouthwash\" \"benefits-of-hydrogen-peroxide-as-a-mouthwash\"class =\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits of hydrogen peroxide as a mouthwash<\/h2> <p>The benefits of a <strong>mouth rinse made with hydrogen peroxide<\/strong> for dental health include:<\/p> <div class=\"wp-block-image\"> <figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3518\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2014\/06\/mouth-ulcer-300x258.jpg\" alt=\"canker sore on the tongue\" width=\"300\" height=\"258\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hydrogen peroxide can help heal canker sores<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Soothing sore throats:<\/strong> HP has antibacterial properties that help your body fight off infections that cause sore throats. It also helps hardened or thick mucus in your throat loosen and drain better, relieving irritation.<\/li> <li><strong>Treating gum disease: <\/strong>Because of HP\u2019s antibacterial properties, it can also help treat gum disease and improve oral health. A study in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41598-017-12514-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scientific Reports<\/a> found that HP made participants\u2019 gums healthier and reduced amounts of the periodontal pathogen <em>Porphyromonas gingivalis<\/em>, which causes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/gingivitis-treatment-symptoms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">gingivitis<\/a>.<\/li> <li><strong>Healing canker sores:<\/strong> HP is antiseptic, which helps heal cuts and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/mouth-ulcer-treatment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">canker sores<\/a>. When applied to a cut or sore, the HP foams and releases oxygen, which helps clean the area and reduce bacteria.<\/li> <\/ul> <h2 id=\"risks-of-using-hydrogen-peroxide-mouth-rinse\" \"risks-of-using-hydrogen-peroxide-mouth-rinse\"class =\"wp-block-heading\">Risks of using hydrogen peroxide mouth rinse<\/h2> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Harmful when ingested:<\/strong> Swallowing too much HP can cause serious side effects, including burning of the digestive tract, nausea, and vomiting.<\/li> <li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/black-hairy-tongue\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20356077\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Black hairy tongue<\/a><\/strong>: This is a harmless and temporary oral condition that looks a lot worse than it is! It can happen when using mouth rinses with oxidizing agents like peroxide.<\/li> <li><strong>Weakened enamel:<\/strong> Hydrogen peroxide can damage tooth enamel if used for too long, too often, or in too high concentrations.<\/li> <\/ul> <h2 id=\"what-are-dentists-saying\" \"what-are-dentists-saying\"class =\"wp-block-heading\">What are dentists saying?<\/h2> <p>To begin with, Dr J. Salim from Sutton Place Dental Associates says that not all dentists agree about the safety of hydrogen peroxide. He says that 1% HP solutions are excellent antibacterial agents, but they shouldn\u2019t be used too often or for too long.<\/p> <p>That\u2019s because it can penetrate the enamel, dentin, and collagen-rich tissue found within the dentin, damaging it as a result. He also doesn\u2019t recommend rinses with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/teeth-whitening\/peroxide-teeth-whitening\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"39622\">hydrogen peroxide to whiten teeth<\/a> because \u201cto obtain meaningful teeth whitening results with HP-based mouth rinses, you would need high concentrations which could harm your oral mucosa.\u201d<\/p> <p>He goes on to say that higher concentrations are safe for professional dental use because your gums are protected with hardening resins or a liquid rubber dam.<\/p> <div class=\"wp-block-image\"> <figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18025\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2020\/05\/man-pointing-at-white-smile.jpg\" alt=\"peroxide hydrogen mouthwash\" width=\"300\" height=\"202\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Can hydrogen peroxide give you a healthy smile?<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> <p>Another dentist, Dr. Sonal Bhoot from Dental Expressions Leawood, agrees that a <strong>hydrogen peroxide mouthwash can reduce bacterial growth<\/strong>, but he is more generous in promoting it as a way to whiten teeth\u2014only, of course, when used with the \u201cutmost care and precaution.\u201d<\/p> <p>Dr. William Cranford from Cranford Dental says \u201cHydrogen peroxide lowers the level of bacteria in the mouth for a short period.\u201d For this reason, in fact, during the COVID pandemic, he and his team are asked patients to gargle with a hydrogen peroxide mouth rinse prior to going in for dental treatment.<\/p> <p>Before gargling with peroxide, Dr. Cranford advises mixing water with a 3% hydrogen peroxide solution to obtain a 1% solution. At that percentage, he says, hydrogen peroxide is no longer carcinogenic.<\/p> <p>He goes on to say \u201cIf it makes your mouth feel better, use HP as a mouth rinse; however, this does not clean the teeth like brushing does. We do not recommend HP for bleaching the teeth or to deal with decay or sore teeth or gums.\u201d He also warns that using it too much can turn your tongue black!<\/p> <p>Finally, Dr. Esteban Kosak from Symptoms Care says that \u201cusing hydrogen peroxide with regular brushing and flossing reduces gum inflammation.\u201d He also says that it can whiten teeth, but using it every day will negatively impact your oral health. In fact, he recommends limiting use to just a few times per month.<\/p> <p>Of all of the dentists we asked, most could agree that HP mouth rinses:<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Are not recommended for teeth whitening<\/li> <li>Shouldn\u2019t be used as a mouth rinse in concentrations of more than 3%<\/li> <li>Should NEVER be swallowed<\/li> <li>Reduce levels of bacteria in the mouth<\/li> <li>Can temporarily help with gum inflammation and gingivitis<\/li> <li>Can help soothe a sore throat<\/li> <\/ul> <p>And if you\u2019re wondering exactly how hydrogen peroxide works, check out the brief video below where Dr. Eric Berg explains how it kills bacteria to help soothe sore throats and infections.<\/p> <figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"> <div style=\"display: contents;\"> <div id=\"arve-youtube-sff5a99fckq\" class=\"arve\" data-mode=\"normal\" data-oembed=\"1\" data-provider=\"youtube\"> <div class=\"arve-inner\"> <div class=\"arve-embed arve-embed--has-aspect-ratio\"> <div class=\"arve-ar\" style=\"padding-top: 56.250000%;\"><\/div> <p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"arve-iframe fitvidsignore\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/sFF5A99FCkQ?feature=oembed&amp;iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autohide=1&amp;playsinline=0&amp;autoplay=0\" name=\"\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-arve=\"arve-youtube-sff5a99fckq\" data-lenis-prevent=\"\" data-src-no-ap=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/sFF5A99FCkQ?feature=oembed&amp;iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autohide=1&amp;playsinline=0&amp;autoplay=0\"><\/iframe><\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/figure> <h2 id=\"how-to-use-hydrogen-peroxide-as-a-mouthwash\" \"how-to-use-hydrogen-peroxide-as-a-mouthwash\"class =\"wp-block-heading\">How to use hydrogen peroxide as a mouthwash<\/h2> <p>So how should you use<strong> hydrogen peroxide for mouthwash<\/strong> for better <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/oral-hygiene\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">oral health and hygiene<\/a>?<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Mix 1 part <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3cpJ02z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow nofollow\">3% peroxide solution<\/a> with 2 parts water. (If you purchase a 1% solution, you don\u2019t need to dilute it).<\/li> <li>Don\u2019t use every day, except for short periods of time if you have a sore throat or inflamed gums.<\/li> <li>Swish for 30 seconds and then spit out. Make sure you don\u2019t swallow it!<\/li> <\/ul> <h2 id=\"alternatives-to-hydrogen-peroxide\" \"alternatives-to-hydrogen-peroxide\"class =\"wp-block-heading\">Alternatives to hydrogen peroxide<\/h2> <p>If you\u2019re attracted to the frugality and simplicity of this DIY mouth rinse with HP but not so attracted to the actual HP itself, there are plenty of alternative <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/oral-hygiene\/homemade-mouthwash\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">homemade mouthwash<\/a> options as well. Let\u2019s have a look!<\/p> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Baking soda mouthwash<\/h3> <div class=\"wp-block-image\"> <figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8966\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/10\/baking-soda-e1580192597337.jpg\" alt=\"hydroperoxide mouthwash\" width=\"300\" height=\"205\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mix baking soda with water.<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> <p>You can make a simple <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2O1Q4Jy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow nofollow\">baking soda<\/a> mouthwash by mixing together 1\/2 teaspoon baking soda and a half a glass of warm water.<\/p> <p>Just stir them together and swish for 30 seconds. This mouth rinse can soothe gums and canker sores, including mouth irritation caused by cancer treatment.<\/p> <p>It can also be gargled to soothe a sore throat and to get rid of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/oral-hygiene\/halitosis-bad-breath\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bad breath<\/a>. Baking soda is alkaline, so it will neutralize acids that irritate sores and kill bad bacteria so you can heal faster. Unless directed by your doctor, this mouth rinse is for temporary use.<\/p> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Saltwater rinse<\/h3> <p>An even easier <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/oral-hygiene\/best-mouthwash\/best-natural-mouthwash\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">natural mouth rinse<\/a> to throw together is saltwater. Saltwater is another remedy for sore throats, canker sores, and inflamed gums, as it has antibacterial and healing properties.<\/p> <p>It creates an alkaline environment in your mouth so acids won\u2019t cause more irritation. This is another rinse meant to help your mouth recover temporarily, as long-term use could weaken your enamel.<\/p> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Natural mouthrinse options<\/h3> <p>If you aren\u2019t averse to purchasing a mouthwash, there are plenty of natural options that are affordable, free of harmful chemicals and that can safely be used on a daily basis while providing many of the same benefits as hydrogen peroxide (but without the risks).<\/p> <p>This mouthwash is made with aloe, coconut oil, neem and activated charcoal to soothe teeth and gums and keep them healthy too. Plus it\u2019s got a gentle mint flavor that will keep breath fresh all day.<\/p> <h2 id=\"should-you-or-shouldnt-you\" \"should-you-or-shouldnt-you\"class =\"wp-block-heading\">Should you or shouldn\u2019t you?<\/h2> <p>Our takeaway after interviewing dentists, reading studies, and even consulting one of our own team members is this:<\/p> <p>You can use a hydrogen peroxide mouth rinse, made with a maximum 3% HP and diluted with two parts water, to ease pain and facilitate the healing of oral cuts, canker sores, sore throats, and inflamed gums.<\/p> <p>You should only use this mouthwash until you are feeling better, as prolonged use can damage your tooth enamel.<\/p> <p>Furthermore, HP mouthwash is not recommended as a tooth whitening solution because to see results, you\u2019d have to use it for an extended period of time or at a much higher concentration.<\/p> <p>You can have a look below for a summary of the pros and cons of hydrogen peroxide mouthwash:<\/p> <div class=\"wptb-table-container wptb-table-42889\"> <div id=\"wptb-table-id-42889\" class=\"wptb-table-container-matrix\" data-wptb-version=\"2.0.2\" data-wptb-pro-status=\"true\"> <table class=\"wptb-preview-table wptb-element-main-table_setting-42889\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" role=\"table\" data-reconstraction=\"1\" data-wptb-table-tds-sum-max-width=\"262.98611\" data-wptb-cells-width-auto-count=\"2\" data-wptb-table-directives=\"eyJpbm5lckJvcmRlcnMiOnsiYWN0aXZlIjoiYWxsIiwiYm9yZGVyV2lkdGgiOiIxIiwiYm9yZGVyUmFkaXVzZXMiOnsiYWxsIjpmYWxzZX19fQ==\" data-wptb-extra-styles=\"LyogRW50ZXIgeW91ciBjdXN0b20gQ1NTIHJ1bGVzIGhlcmUgKi8=\" data-table-columns=\"2\"> <tbody> <tr class=\"wptb-row\"> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"0\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-31\" style=\"color: #4a5568; font-size: 15px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>Pros<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"0\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-32\" style=\"color: #4a5568; font-size: 15px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>Cons<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <tr class=\"wptb-row\"> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"1\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-33\" style=\"color: #4a5568; font-size: 15px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>Soothes sore throats<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"1\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-34\" style=\"color: #4a5568; font-size: 15px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>Harmful when swallowed<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <tr class=\"wptb-row\"> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"2\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-35\" style=\"color: #4a5568; font-size: 15px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\"> <p>Combats fungus and bacteria<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"2\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-36\" style=\"color: #4a5568; font-size: 15px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>Prolonged use could damage enamel<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <tr class=\"wptb-row\"> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"3\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-37\" style=\"color: #4a5568; font-size: 15px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>Helps treat gum disease<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"3\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-38\" style=\"color: #4a5568; font-size: 15px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>Could cause black hairy tongue<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <tr class=\"wptb-row\"> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"4\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-39\" style=\"color: #4a5568; font-size: 15px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>Helps heal canker sores<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"4\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-40\"> <div><\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <tr class=\"wptb-row\"> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"5\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-41\" style=\"color: #4a5568; font-size: 15px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>May reduce the spread of COVID from patients to dentists<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"5\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-42\"> <div><\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div> <div class=\"wptb-frontend-table-after\"><\/div> <\/div> <h2 id=\"conclusion\" \"conclusion\"class =\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2> <p>You can find hydrogen peroxide in 1% and 3% solutions. When diluted with water, the 3% solution can be used as a throat gargle or mouth rinse to ease pain, reduce irritation, and facilitate the healing of sores and cuts by eliminating harmful bacteria. The 1% solution can be used as-is for the same purposes.<\/p> <p>While dentists use <strong>hydrogen peroxide for teeth whitening<\/strong>, home mouth rinse will not likely have a very noticeable effect on tooth color, as the percentage used by dentists is much higher (around 25%).<\/p> <p>Nor should you attempt to use such a strong solution at home, as you could end up seriously burning your gums or skin, permanently damaging your teeth, or injuring your internal organs.<\/p> <p>The bottom line is that when used in highly diluted solutions (and only temporarily), hydrogen peroxide is safe and effective for soothing and healing sores, inflammation, and cuts.<\/p> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is it safe to gargle with hydrogen peroxide?<\/h3> <p>It is safe to gargle with <strong>hydrogen peroxide to ease sore throats<\/strong>. You should use a solution of 3% concentration (maximum) and dilute it with two parts of water. Don\u2019t gargle hydrogen peroxide for more than 30 seconds and make sure not to swallow any of the solution.<\/p> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do you rinse your mouth with water after using hydrogen peroxide?<\/h3> <p>There is no strong or unified opinion among dentists as to whether you should rinse with water after rinsing with peroxide. The important thing is to not rinse for more than 30 seconds. Do not to rinse habitually over long periods of time, make sure you use a diluted solution, and make sure to not swallow any.<\/p> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can you use hydrogen peroxide for oral thrush?<\/h3> <p>The antiseptic benefits can help you keep your mouth clean if you have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/oral-health\/oral-thrush-remedies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">oral thrush<\/a> and relieve symptoms. However, if your thrush symptoms persist, you need to see your doctor.<\/p> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do you make a homemade mouthwash with hydrogen peroxide?<\/h3> <p>To make your own homemade mouth rinse with HP you need one part 3% hydrogen peroxide and two parts water. 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Consulted 19th October 2020.<\/p> <p><strong>Bmj.com:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmj.com\/content\/368\/bmj.m1252\/rr-27\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">COVID-19: What treatments are being investigated?<\/a> Consulted 19th October 2020.<\/p> <p><strong>Nature.com:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41598-017-12514-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adjunctive antimicrobial chemotherapy based on hydrogen peroxide photolysis for non-surgical treatment of moderate to severe periodontitis: a randomized controlled trial<\/a>. 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