The OJ and toothpaste thing got me to thinking about another terrible combo-any dish with szechuan peppercorns and water to drink. Tastes like your drinking out of a paint can. Knowing you and your giant pallet, I'm sure you have experienced this sensation.
Correction: Microwaves' wavelengths are significantly LONGER than visible light. The visible spectrum is between 400-700 nm.
What is the stated rationale for using mouthwash before brushing? I rinse with hydrogen peroxide regularly - it's not only a disinfectant for those acid-generating bacteria at the gum line, it also creates cavitation as the oxygen bubbles out of it, which makes for a micro-scrubbing action in the nooks and crannies AND it is a tooth whitener. I can't believe dentists don't talk more about hydrogen peroxide and recommend it to everyone!
Whoops - you are right about microwave vs. light wavelengths! I've corrected in the post so all future readers should see the correct info. The rationale for mouthwashing before brushing as opposed to after is that by doing it after, or even rinsing with water, you are losing the benefits that the fluoride in the toothpaste has on your teeth. If you do prefer to use mouthwash, or peroxide - just wait at least ten minutes so the fluoride in the paste has time to provide the maximum benefit. The American Dental Association even recommends waiting at least 30 minutes after professional fluoride treatments before rinsing/eating/drinking. Of course, if your mouthwash contains fluoride, then it can be used right after brushing. In a quick search I do see that hydrogen peroxide can help with teeth whitening, helping with sore throats and the prevention of gum disease, but be sure to use a 1% concentration, and don't swallow it. Prolonged use at higher concentrations can damage tooth enamel. Thanks for sharing Chris!
Swallowing a significant amount of H2O2 is a mistake that someone would only make once in their lifetime. (Vets give it to dogs to induce vomiting when they have eaten something they shouldn't have.)
I use it "full" strength as available in the grocery store, which is only 3% concentration. I'm convinced it can't be doing harm just once or twice a day, as the bottle indicates it as an oral debriding rinse up to five times per day.
palate. Third time's the charm. Ha!!
palette.
The OJ and toothpaste thing got me to thinking about another terrible combo-any dish with szechuan peppercorns and water to drink. Tastes like your drinking out of a paint can. Knowing you and your giant pallet, I'm sure you have experienced this sensation.
Correction: Microwaves' wavelengths are significantly LONGER than visible light. The visible spectrum is between 400-700 nm.
What is the stated rationale for using mouthwash before brushing? I rinse with hydrogen peroxide regularly - it's not only a disinfectant for those acid-generating bacteria at the gum line, it also creates cavitation as the oxygen bubbles out of it, which makes for a micro-scrubbing action in the nooks and crannies AND it is a tooth whitener. I can't believe dentists don't talk more about hydrogen peroxide and recommend it to everyone!
Whoops - you are right about microwave vs. light wavelengths! I've corrected in the post so all future readers should see the correct info. The rationale for mouthwashing before brushing as opposed to after is that by doing it after, or even rinsing with water, you are losing the benefits that the fluoride in the toothpaste has on your teeth. If you do prefer to use mouthwash, or peroxide - just wait at least ten minutes so the fluoride in the paste has time to provide the maximum benefit. The American Dental Association even recommends waiting at least 30 minutes after professional fluoride treatments before rinsing/eating/drinking. Of course, if your mouthwash contains fluoride, then it can be used right after brushing. In a quick search I do see that hydrogen peroxide can help with teeth whitening, helping with sore throats and the prevention of gum disease, but be sure to use a 1% concentration, and don't swallow it. Prolonged use at higher concentrations can damage tooth enamel. Thanks for sharing Chris!
Swallowing a significant amount of H2O2 is a mistake that someone would only make once in their lifetime. (Vets give it to dogs to induce vomiting when they have eaten something they shouldn't have.)
I use it "full" strength as available in the grocery store, which is only 3% concentration. I'm convinced it can't be doing harm just once or twice a day, as the bottle indicates it as an oral debriding rinse up to five times per day.