Peroxide on teeth?

Nov 23, 2015

Jessica D.

Recently, about once a week, I'll finish off my teeth brushing with some baking soda and peroxide. It makes my teeth noticeably whiter even after one use. I love the outcome, but it makes me wary in a way. Does anyone else do this? If I should stop, could you tell me why it's bad for teeth?

Nov 23, 2015

Genevieve D.

I'm no expert, but baking soda to me sound sooo abrasive for the teeth! And for peroxide I know you can wash your toothbrushes to desinfect it, but I would be scared to swallow it! So I would not try it myself, but as I said, it's my opinion and by no means a professionnal advice!

Nov 23, 2015

Shaye M.

You should stop doing that, all that's doing is taking the enamel off your teeth and you can't replace that. I'd go and buy a whitening toothpaste instead. I use the Colgate optic white toothpaste and it's worked wonders for me.

Nov 24, 2015

Haili R.

Most whitening toothpastes actually tear the enamel off of your teeth as well. Also, the active whitening agent is usually a form of peroxide so it does literally the same thing as a whitening toothpaste. My husband is a dental tech in the army so I hear him gripe to me about how bad my whitening practices are all the time.

Nov 24, 2015

Jessica D.

All very helpful, thank you!

1) I've heard a lot of people use baking soda for their teeth, even as an alternative to toothpaste, so I don't know. I thought it'd be okay, since I've heard so much about it. Also, I don't use straight baking soda; I use the Toothy Tabs from Lush. But the lady that works there told me it was basically compressed baking soda, so I figure it's almost the same thing, but maybe better since it's actually made for teeth.

2) I don't swallow the peroxide, or even put it directly into my mouth. I'll brush my teeth like normal, but right at the end while my toothbrush is still sudsy, I'll pour some peroxide on that, and then just brush the fronts of my teeth real quick. And when I do it, it's only in the morning.

3) The whitening strips are a somewhat pricey for me, and I try not to use the exfoliating beads that come in some whitening toothpastes (I've found them stuck in my gums after a whole day before, gross).

Which toothpastes work well for whitening that do not have those little beads? And if anyone uses a store brand whitening strip, could you tell me what kind? Maybe it'll be cheaper... Any other products or DIY methods are welcome! Thank you!

Nov 25, 2015

Shaye M.

Mine doesn't have a grainy texture at all. I use the Colgate Optic white toothpaste.

Nov 25, 2015

Jessica D.

Thank you :)