Tips For Whitening Your Teeth With Hydrogen Peroxide

Teeth Whitening

A growing number of people looking for alternatives to expensive dental whitening techniques are turning to whitening at home with hydrogen peroxide.

Americans seem more obsessed than ever with the pursuit of whiter, brighter teeth, and a bottle of hydrogen peroxide is certainly less costly than a minimum $300 treatment in the dentist's chair.

Keep in mind though, that improper use or over use of hydrogen peroxide to whiten can irritate gums, and leave the pulp feeling extra sensitive to heat and cold. That's because the hydrogen peroxide oxidizes the stain causing materials within the dentin and enamel of your molars.

Bearing all this in mind, here are a few tips for whitening at home with hydrogen peroxide.

Method One

1. Brush thoroughly with tooth paste.
2. Rinse with hydrogen peroxide for thirty to sixty seconds, allowing time for the peroxide to penetrate the tooth enamel. Do not swallow any of the hydrogen peroxide
. 3. Rinse thoroughly with regular water.
4. You should see results after using the hydrogen peroxide rinse for a few weeks.

Caution: Never use this procedure more than twice a week due to the harsh effect it may have on gum tissue.

Method Two

1. Mix enough hydrogen peroxide in baking soda to form a loose paste, similar to the texture of grout.
2. Brush thoroughly with the hydrogen peroxide paste and allow paste to set for at least thirty seconds.
3. Rinse your mouth well with water.
4. Dip your dental floss in straight hydrogen peroxide and floss between your teeth to avoid leaving yellowing crevices.
5. Rinse again.

You should repeat this method two to three times a week unless your gums become irritated. Your notice they are noticeably whiter in three to four weeks.

While it is possible to get good results whitening at home with hydrogen peroxide, it is essential to monitor the condition of your gums. Hydrogen peroxide can be harsh when used as a whitener.

If you develop uncomfortable sensitivity in your teeth and gums, discontinue use of the hydrogen peroxide, and seek dental help if the condition doesn't improve.

Also read our article about Gels for Whitening Teeth