{"id":1317,"date":"2020-01-15T21:19:05","date_gmt":"2020-01-16T03:19:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/?p=1317"},"modified":"2020-01-15T21:19:07","modified_gmt":"2020-01-16T03:19:07","slug":"hydrogen-peroxide-whiten-porcelain-veneers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/hydrogen-peroxide-whiten-porcelain-veneers\/","title":{"rendered":"Is This Hydrogen Peroxide Solution Good for Whitening Porcelain Veneers?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I found a mouthwash and teeth whitening recipe online that I can make that won\u2019t harm my porcelain veneers. I just want to double-check the ingredients to make sure it will work. It contains 8 oz filtered water, boiled; 8 oz of 3% hydrogen peroxide; and 2 tablespoons of sea salt. Is this mixture okay to use on porcelain veneers, or are the measurements off? Thanks. Gloria from Little Elm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gloria,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your veneers are stained, avoid any at-home methods to brighten them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to whitening teeth that have been restored with porcelain veneers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mouthwash<\/strong> \u2013 Mouthwash that contains alcohol will\nsoften the bonding that adheres the porcelain veneers to your teeth. It will\ncreate a reservoir around the edge of your veneers that attracts stains. Your veneers\ncan loosen, too. Avoid alcohol-based mouthwash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hydrogen peroxide<\/strong> \u2013 Although hydrogen peroxide kills bacteria,\nincluding harmful bacteria that promote gum disease, it also kills beneficial\nmicrobes. The result is an overgrowth of yeast, or candida albicans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although short-term use of hydrogen peroxide is helpful as a\nmouthwash, prolonged use can develop into unwanted symptoms, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n