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Is it safe to whitening teeth with Hydrogen Peroxide at home?    Can it hurt my teeth?

Author : TeethWhiteningBest.com       Homemade paste with Hydrogen Peroxide

Hydrogen Peroxide is a bleaching agent and it is the key ingredient in most of
the home teeth whitening kits that are available on the market today.

When Hydrogen Peroxide decomposes it releases the free radicals, it is these highly reactive molecules that then break down the colored compounds that have cause a tooth's staining.

The Hydrogen Peroxide that we can buy from over-the-counter is usually only 3% Hydrogen Peroxide and 97% water, It breaks down quickly when exposed to light so it generally comes in brown bottles that filter out the sun's rays.

Those utilizing a 3% Hydrogen Peroxide or 10% Carbamide Peroxide whitener can be considered to be safe to use by FDA, and The FDA has approved 3% solutions of Hydrogen Peroxide for use as a mouthwash. Studies evaluating 10% Carbamide Peroxide or 3% Hydrogen Peroxide have found minimal or no effect on the microhardness or mineral content of tooth enamel surfaces.

However, be sure to read all safety labels and do not ingest or swallow your tooth whitening products.

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