Peroxide White
A couple of months after I had braces installed to close my widening teeth gaps, I noticed my teeth taking on a two-tone look. The part nearest to the gums turned to an embarrassing shade of yellow. The discrepancy from the other whiter half is really noticeable. (The neon-palette of elastics further aggravates the situation.)
My pretty dentist gave me a sage word of advice. Swish your teeth with hydrogen peroxide.
I grimaced (as you may be doing now) while images of wounds bubbling with peroxide flashed through my mind.
Well, as vanity dictates it, I must at least give it a try.
Off to Watsons I went and bought the smallest bottle available (less than P20 for 120ml).
I was encouraged that the back of the bottle contains this part in its Indications and Directions – “May be used as mouth wash when diluted with 2 parts of water”. At least I was assured that it can be used orally (and on other surprising areas as well)
At home, I devised my formulation. I used 1:1 proportion with water. Five bottle caps of the peroxide plus water was enough for two swishes. Expecting an aftertaste, I had my toothbrush with toothpaste ready on hand. I also chose not to swish (did not want bubbles all over my mouth) and I kept the solution only on the front part of my mouth. I let my teeth soak on the solution for about a minute, spit it out and then do it again. I end the ritual with a thorough brushing with regular toothpaste and then flossing. Finally a swipe of lip gloss (for non-flaking lips – not required for whiter teeth.) I did this twice a day for a week.
Whiter teeth is evident as early as third day! Even the super-secret nicotine stains (circa 90’s) at the back of my upper teeth is lightening!
Nowadays, you will see me smiling more often. Partly, it’s because of the whiter teeth. Mostly though it’s because soon I and my whiter teeth are off to a new adventure!
Thanks for the tip, Doc Sybil! (meet her soon in my Friends List).
