The fact that hydrogen peroxide can be used for teeth whitening has been known for a long time. For the first time it was used like whitener in 1884. Since 1884 passes many years, but scientists around the world till now cannot find out until the end exactly why the hydrogen peroxide has a bleaching effect. Despite this, this pharmaceutical agent has already gain recognition by many people.
Hydrogen peroxide currently is very popular and cheap teeth whitening solution. By using hydrogen peroxide teeth whitening you may experience some discomfort and some burning sensation in your mouth, but the final result of whitening can exceed your expectations – you will receive a clean and white teeth, although, sadly but also you can get damaged enamel.
According to observations by dentists and their patients, positive results are obtained after several weeks of tooth whitening with hydrogen peroxide, and even earlier.
When using hydrogen peroxide teeth whitening at home, you need to brush your teeth with a toothbrush or a cotton swab with applied solution of hydrogen peroxide. In no one cases do not swallow it! After the procedure, be sure to rinse your mouth with warm water.
In all cases, the indication for bleaching is a gray or yellow teeth, some age spots on teeth caused by consumption of coffee, tea, red wine, smoking and natural aging of the enamel.
This method of whitening is contraindicated for persons with weak or thin enamel of teeth – otherwise you risk losing it completely and then new holes in your teeth can’t be avoided. Patients with gum disease also should not use hydrogen peroxide, because gums become irritated. Additional negative moments are an increased sensitivity to cold and hot.