Chronic treatment with hydrogen peroxide. Is it safe?
The regular application of hydrogen peroxide to gingival tissues is becoming widely used as part of dental hygiene. Since hydrogen peroxide can be toxic under certain experimental conditions, proof of both safety and efficacy of its chronic administration should be available before prescription to the general public.
D000818:Animals; D006801:Humans; D006861:Hydrogen Peroxide / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000494:pharmacology; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000139:chemically induced*; D009374:Neoplasms, Experimental / Q000139:chemically induced; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control
D006861:Hydrogen Peroxide