Hydrogen peroxide - and its alternatives

April 27, 2022

Surely some of you have wondered why we use hydrogen peroxide and whether there are reasonable alternatives to this very powerful bleach. Today it is supposed to be about the exact functioning of hydrogen peroxide and possible alternatives.

OnlySmile - why we use hydrogen peroxide

OnlySmile is a Germany based and developing company. The satisfaction of our customers is very important to us, which is why we develop our products according to the highest scientific standards and in our chemical formulas Only use ingredients that actually bring a benefit.

Hydrogen Peroxide is one of the safest and most efficient bleaches as the Open Dentistry Journal notes in a 2014 study. When used properly, the use of hydrogen peroxide in our Teeth whitening gel Also to definitely whiter teeth. Due to the broad scientific evidence and the positive experiences of numerous users, we decided to use hydrogen peroxide as a bleaching agent.

Despite the proven effect of hydrogen peroxide as a bleaching agent, there are always reports that some users complain about increased sensitivity of their teeth. According to the same report, this effect is normal and normal when using hydrogen peroxide and carbamide peroxide disappears on its own after a few days, depending on the condition of the teeth.

Hydrogen Peroxide - the most common alternatives

Because of this unsightly side effect of hydrogen peroxide, some users are looking at alternative methods of whitening their teeth. In this context, it is often carbamide peroxide spoken, which differs slightly from hydrogen peroxide only in its chemical structure. The difference lies in the fact that carbamide peroxide, as a precursor to hydrogen peroxide, produces hydrogen peroxide in a reduced concentration over time (for example, around 10 percent carbamide peroxide produces around 3,6 percent hydrogen peroxide). Therefore, carbamide peroxide works like hydrogen peroxide, only weaker.

All other methods, such as Oil pulling, activated charcoal or soda have an effect that has not been scientifically proven, which usually achieves no or very weak effects. So hydrogen peroxide remains the gold standardwhen it comes to quick, effective and effective whitening of your own teeth.

OnlySmile uses hydrogen peroxide in a very low concentration (less than 0,1%), which is why there is hardly any danger to the gums or your teeth. OnlySmile – we care because you care.

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