Does Hydrogen Peroxide help prevent cavities from forming?

Question

Does it help diminish the chances of having cavities?

and how long after pulling a tooth can I start using it?

Answer 1

It does help to fight what ever nasty stuff you might have in your mouth or in between your teeth. I would be a little careful not to use it ALL the time because its sort of like a meat tenderizer and it could do some damage to your gums and tongue. I've only heard of this from one dentist. I would say try it, but keep an eye on your gums and such.

Answer 2

No, hydrogen peroxide does not prevent cavities. In fact over use could weaken the teeth.

Do not rinse with hydrogen peroxide for more than 2 weeks because it will upset the bacterial population of your mouth.  Stain producing bacteria will overrun the other bacteria and a harmless but unsightly condition called black hairy tongue (the surface of the tongue turns black!) will result.

You can gently rinse the next day after extraction

Answer 3

I've never heard that. Hm... it has so many great uses in the mouth it can't hurt to use it. I gargle with it every morning.

I would assume that you can use it as soon as the dentist clears you to eat food.

Answer 4

CAVITIES ARE CAUSED BY A STRAIN OF BACTERIA CALLED STEPTOCOCCUS MUTANS. HYDROGEN PEROXIDE WILL KILL THESE BACTERIA AND KEEP DECAY AT BAY.

USE A DILUTED MIX OFF 50% PEROXIDE AND WATER BEFORE BEDTIME AND THIS WILL SUFFICE.