DENTISTS - was Help for a Newbie?

[Guest guest]

, " Zoe "

<pinkish_shells_seeker wrote:

>

> The " O2 " in H2O2 means that there are 2 oxygen atoms in this

> molecule. When you say that Oxygen has " 2 negatives " , you are

> talking about oxidation numbers/oxydation states.

>

> But anyway, heres a link about bleaching teeth and the effect of

> hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) on teeth..

> http://www.bioeng.nus.edu.sg/nanolab/news_maker_12.html

>

>

 

Thank you Zoe.

[Guest guest]

Hi Zoe,

 

This article addresses the usage of concentrated H2O2 over a long period

of time;

 

" They found that immersing teeth in *concentrated* hydrogen peroxide

*for 24* hours causes certain damage to the hardness and elasticity of

the dentine and enamel. Hydrogen peroxide, the active ingredient in most

commercially available bleaches, is highly corrosive. "

 

I'm not convinced that we can take the above information and make the

leap that 30-60 seconds worth of swishing /brushing with 35% is even

remotely as destructive.

 

I don't mean to be contrary at all, I just want to understand if there

is a real danger.

 

Thanks,

Raine

 

Zoe wrote:

> The " O2 " in H2O2 means that there are 2 oxygen atoms in this

> molecule. When you say that Oxygen has " 2 negatives " , you are

> talking about oxidation numbers/oxydation states.

>

> But anyway, heres a link about bleaching teeth and the effect of

> hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) on teeth..

> http://www.bioeng.nus.edu.sg/nanolab/news_maker_12.html

>

 

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