Hydrogen Peroxide as a mouthwash?

Question

i heard that hydrogen peroxide is a good mouthwash, but if i swallow too much would it harm me?

Answer 1

yeah, dont swallow it. Just use it like a basic mouthwash but dont consume it. I forgot what itll do but just dont.

http://www.webmd.com/news/20060728/high-...

read that...it can explain better than anyone.

Answer 2

Read this ...

http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/h/h...

Answer 3

I wouldn't do it.  You will be foaming worse than  a rabid dog ...from the mouth and nose...not fun and could be dangerous.

It might ?? be OK if you dilute it with alot of water....don't have alot of desire to try that either after using it full strength.

Answer 4

Hydrogen Peroxide can be rather harmful if too much is ingested, in fact it could be toxic and cause gastrointestinal irritations or ulcers. If it does disrupt the lining of your stomach than you may feel the need to possibly purge yourself of it (vomit, in other words), contact your Poison Control Center immediately if that does happen.

Otherwise than that, when you do use it, just be cautious and swish the hydrogen peroxide around in your mouth. Adding regular table salt with it and gargling with it, effectively kills any bacteria. To be on the safe side only use about 3-4 teaspoons of hydrogen peroxide if you're going to use it orally. Anyway, whatever you do, don't ingest about a full glass of this stuff!

Hope this helps!

Answer 5

I use it all the time. It is cheaper than mouth wash. It kills infections in your gums and mouth and throat. I rinse and gargle with it before I brush my teeth. I haven't been to a dentist in 15 years. I am 50 and have all of my teeth accept for 2 that I lost before an oral surgeon told me the secret of hydrogen peroxide. Try not to swallow it but a little bit will not hurt you. What we buy in stores is diluted. It will also whiten your teeth and remove plaque after a few months of use.