Hydrogen peroxide – and its alternatives

Certainly, some of you may have wondered why we use hydrogen peroxide and whether there are suitable alternatives to this very strong bleaching agent. Today, we will discuss 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 use only ingredients that actually provide a benefit.

Hydrogen peroxide is one of the safest and most efficient bleaching agents, as the Open Dentistry Journal notes in a study from 2014. When used correctly, the application of hydrogen peroxide in our Teeth whitening gel also to definitely whiter teeth. Due to the extensive scientific evidence and the positive experiences of numerous users, we have chosen to use hydrogen peroxide as a bleaching agent.

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

Hydrogen peroxide – the most common alternatives

Due to this unpleasant side effect of hydrogen peroxide, some users are looking for alternative whitening methods for their teeth. In this context, it is often mentioned that Urea Peroxide spoken, which differs from hydrogen peroxide only slightly in its chemical structure. The difference lies in the fact that carbamide peroxide, as a precursor to hydrogen peroxide, produces it in reduced concentration after some time (for example, 10 percent carbamide peroxide produces about 3.6 percent hydrogen peroxide). Therefore, carbamide peroxide also acts like hydrogen peroxide, just weaker.

All other methods, such as Oil pulling, activated charcoal, or soda have a scientifically unproven effect, which usually achieves little to very weak effects. Hydrogen peroxide remains the gold standard., when it comes to quickly, effectively, and efficiently whitening one's teeth.

OnlySmile uses hydrogen peroxide in a very low concentration (less than 0.1%), which is why there are hardly any dangers for your gums or your teeth. OnlySmile – we care because you care.