Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide is well-known for its antibacterial effects by releasing oxygen upon contact with tissues. Hydrogen peroxide’s antiseptic characteristics aid in the treatment of gum disease. Since the early 1900s, dental practitioners have used hydrogen peroxide to prevent and treat periodontitis. Aside from that, it is an excellent method for curing foul breath (halitosis).
A 2017 randomized trial of 53 volunteers tested hydrogen peroxide for gum disease. Findings showed that the hydrogen peroxide group exhibited much fewer symptoms of gum disease than the group that had root debridement alone.
Moreover, gargling with a hydrogen peroxide solution can reach areas of the mouth that may be difficult to reach with dental floss. The oxygen generated by hydrogen peroxide is lethal to the anaerobic bacteria between your teeth and degrades the plaque barrier further.
Indiana’s Department of Health recommends mixing Three tablespoons of 3 percent hydrogen peroxide dissolved in three teaspoons of water.
Gargle for about thirty seconds and avoid swallowing it. Repeat this twice or three times each week until the swelling subsides.
Also, early gum infection may be reversed by using this treatment. Apply hydrogen peroxide with a soft-bristled toothbrush, then rinse and floss it on the teeth.
