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JazzysMom

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>lightNlife</b></i>

I disagree about using hydrogen peroxide. The ADA (American Dental Association) reports that hydrogen peroxide can weaken and soften teeth, as well as cause irritation to surrounding mouth tissue.



Since CFers are usually calcium and vitamin D deficient, our bones are already weaker than average. I wouldn't take the chance with the hydrogen peroxide. A safer way to whiten is to use baking soda. It's easier on the tooth enamel and won't weaken your teeth.



Here's a very brief article about how to clean your toothbrush.



<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.helium.com/tm/130793">How to Clean Your Toothbrush</a>



And this one is about bacteria in the home in general.



<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://livingwellwithcf.blogspot.com/search?q=Where+the+wild+things+are">Where the Wild Things (microorganisms) Are</a></end quote></div>

Good point! Since the concern is bacteria on the toothbrush more then whitening the teeth the Listerine soak would be better I suppose. I for one have used Peroxide, but quite frankly cant handle the "thick" feeling I get from the bubbles. YUCK!
 
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beleache

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I too worry about the bugs on my toothrush, i keep it away from every one else in the family and we all have our own toothpaste containers (cant spread germs from the tip touching your toothbrush) i put the kids init. on theirs and keep mine in cabinet w/ toothbrush, the hubby uses his own too, i think ill start cleaning mine... it wouldnt hurt, thanks for toilet bowl tip.. Joni 55 y/o f w c/f
 
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beleache

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I too worry about the bugs on my toothrush, i keep it away from every one else in the family and we all have our own toothpaste containers (cant spread germs from the tip touching your toothbrush) i put the kids init. on theirs and keep mine in cabinet w/ toothbrush, the hubby uses his own too, i think ill start cleaning mine... it wouldnt hurt, thanks for toilet bowl tip.. Joni 55 y/o f w c/f
 
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beleache

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I too worry about the bugs on my toothrush, i keep it away from every one else in the family and we all have our own toothpaste containers (cant spread germs from the tip touching your toothbrush) i put the kids init. on theirs and keep mine in cabinet w/ toothbrush, the hubby uses his own too, i think ill start cleaning mine... it wouldnt hurt, thanks for toilet bowl tip.. Joni 55 y/o f w c/f
 
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beleache

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I too worry about the bugs on my toothrush, i keep it away from every one else in the family and we all have our own toothpaste containers (cant spread germs from the tip touching your toothbrush) i put the kids init. on theirs and keep mine in cabinet w/ toothbrush, the hubby uses his own too, i think ill start cleaning mine... it wouldnt hurt, thanks for toilet bowl tip.. Joni 55 y/o f w c/f
 
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beleache

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I too worry about the bugs on my toothrush, i keep it away from every one else in the family and we all have our own toothpaste containers (cant spread germs from the tip touching your toothbrush) i put the kids init. on theirs and keep mine in cabinet w/ toothbrush, the hubby uses his own too, i think ill start cleaning mine... it wouldnt hurt, thanks for toilet bowl tip.. Joni 55 y/o f w c/f
 
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beleache

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I too worry about the bugs on my toothrush, i keep it away from every one else in the family and we all have our own toothpaste containers (cant spread germs from the tip touching your toothbrush) i put the kids init. on theirs and keep mine in cabinet w/ toothbrush, the hubby uses his own too, i think ill start cleaning mine... it wouldnt hurt, thanks for toilet bowl tip.. Joni 55 y/o f w c/f
 
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Mockingbird

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>The ADA (American Dental Association) reports that hydrogen peroxide can weaken and soften teeth. </end quote></div>

Sorry, but I am not sure that is accurate. The only information I could find from the ADA on H2O2 was about professional whitening, which uses much higher concentrations than the 3% solution we find at the store, and the most they mentioned was temporary increased sensitivity in the teeth. Other searches showed that hydrogen peroxide produces no risk toward weakening or damaging teeth.

If you are able to show information to the contrary, however, I would love to see it. Otherwise, H2O2 is a lot cheaper than listerine.
 
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Mockingbird

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>The ADA (American Dental Association) reports that hydrogen peroxide can weaken and soften teeth. </end quote></div>

Sorry, but I am not sure that is accurate. The only information I could find from the ADA on H2O2 was about professional whitening, which uses much higher concentrations than the 3% solution we find at the store, and the most they mentioned was temporary increased sensitivity in the teeth. Other searches showed that hydrogen peroxide produces no risk toward weakening or damaging teeth.

If you are able to show information to the contrary, however, I would love to see it. Otherwise, H2O2 is a lot cheaper than listerine.
 
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Mockingbird

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>The ADA (American Dental Association) reports that hydrogen peroxide can weaken and soften teeth. </end quote></div>

Sorry, but I am not sure that is accurate. The only information I could find from the ADA on H2O2 was about professional whitening, which uses much higher concentrations than the 3% solution we find at the store, and the most they mentioned was temporary increased sensitivity in the teeth. Other searches showed that hydrogen peroxide produces no risk toward weakening or damaging teeth.

If you are able to show information to the contrary, however, I would love to see it. Otherwise, H2O2 is a lot cheaper than listerine.
 
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lightNlife

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I was incorrect in my statement about the ADA. I misunderstood what I read. The ADA approves whitening products that use a 10% carbamide mixture. This is equivalent to the 3% hydrogen peroxide you mentioned.

Nonetheless, I still think it's better to err on the side of caution and avoid hydrogen peroxide use on the teeth. Baking soda is still safer, particularly for people who are vitamin D deficient. (Which is most CFers)

Don't forget that hydrogen peroxide is caustic. The MSDS (materials safety data sheet) for the 3% H2O2 states:

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Solution has oxidizing properties. Skin contact may cause irritation, burns, Eye contact may cause irritation, discomfort, burns. Ingestion may release large amounts of oxygen, Cause burns to GI and intestinal tract. Treat symptomatically. Persons with preexisting skin, eye or mucous membrane disorders may be more susceptible.</end quote></div>

Does this still sound like something you want to put in your mouth intentionally?
 
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lightNlife

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I was incorrect in my statement about the ADA. I misunderstood what I read. The ADA approves whitening products that use a 10% carbamide mixture. This is equivalent to the 3% hydrogen peroxide you mentioned.

Nonetheless, I still think it's better to err on the side of caution and avoid hydrogen peroxide use on the teeth. Baking soda is still safer, particularly for people who are vitamin D deficient. (Which is most CFers)

Don't forget that hydrogen peroxide is caustic. The MSDS (materials safety data sheet) for the 3% H2O2 states:

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Solution has oxidizing properties. Skin contact may cause irritation, burns, Eye contact may cause irritation, discomfort, burns. Ingestion may release large amounts of oxygen, Cause burns to GI and intestinal tract. Treat symptomatically. Persons with preexisting skin, eye or mucous membrane disorders may be more susceptible.</end quote></div>

Does this still sound like something you want to put in your mouth intentionally?
 
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lightNlife

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I was incorrect in my statement about the ADA. I misunderstood what I read. The ADA approves whitening products that use a 10% carbamide mixture. This is equivalent to the 3% hydrogen peroxide you mentioned.

Nonetheless, I still think it's better to err on the side of caution and avoid hydrogen peroxide use on the teeth. Baking soda is still safer, particularly for people who are vitamin D deficient. (Which is most CFers)

Don't forget that hydrogen peroxide is caustic. The MSDS (materials safety data sheet) for the 3% H2O2 states:

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Solution has oxidizing properties. Skin contact may cause irritation, burns, Eye contact may cause irritation, discomfort, burns. Ingestion may release large amounts of oxygen, Cause burns to GI and intestinal tract. Treat symptomatically. Persons with preexisting skin, eye or mucous membrane disorders may be more susceptible.</end quote></div>

Does this still sound like something you want to put in your mouth intentionally?
 
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dyza

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You should really be changing your toothbrushes every month. Me, I put my teeth in a glass. I lost most of my uppers when I was 16 playing rugby, I ran face first into someones head, he was running towards me, the combined speed and the resulting collision sent my teeth in all directions. I can laugh about it now<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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dyza

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You should really be changing your toothbrushes every month. Me, I put my teeth in a glass. I lost most of my uppers when I was 16 playing rugby, I ran face first into someones head, he was running towards me, the combined speed and the resulting collision sent my teeth in all directions. I can laugh about it now<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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dyza

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You should really be changing your toothbrushes every month. Me, I put my teeth in a glass. I lost most of my uppers when I was 16 playing rugby, I ran face first into someones head, he was running towards me, the combined speed and the resulting collision sent my teeth in all directions. I can laugh about it now<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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JazzysMom

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>dyza</b></i>

You should really be changing your toothbrushes every month. Me, I put my teeth in a glass. I lost most of my uppers when I was 16 playing rugby, I ran face first into someones head, he was running towards me, the combined speed and the resulting collision sent my teeth in all directions. I can laugh about it now<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"></end quote></div>


OUCH!
 
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