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Hydrogen Peroxide
Posted by Dennis (MS) on 10/07/2022
★★★★★
I have really bad teeth in general and have used this remedy for years with straight 3% HP. Works beautifully and I highly recommend if you can't get to a dentist for proper treatment.
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Posted by John W. (Joplin, Mo) on 09/12/2016
Its been a month and I have had no further need for injections. The abscess is gone although a slight depression remains where it was. I still sometimes feel a slight pressure in the region (swimming under water for instance) but no signs of infection. How my body is handling the cavities is anybody's guess, but for the time being I am managing and I feel more dentally empowered.
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Posted by John W. (Joplin, Mo) on 12/02/2016
I wanted make one last follow up. My report of 09/12/2016 was a little pre-mature. I had to go in again with the H2O2 injection. I used a different angle, forced the remaining infective core out and have had no problems since then. Just mustering up the courage to do the initial injection was the hardest part. Subsequent follow-ups were uncomfortable but not scary. Follow through made the difference. My infected gum and bone is completely free of infection. The first sign of eruption took place following dental work more than 20 years earlier. Why didn't I know I could manage it this way back then? It would have seemed too radical a move for me, but watching and waiting did nothing other than probably shorten my life. Oh well. Its not a problem anymore.
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Posted by Dody (Georgia) on 02/07/2018
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I have a tooth that hurts maybe once a day, generally at night mostly, and sometimes during the day. I keep strong salt water nearby or plain water to swish my mouth out, the pain subsides within a few minutes. I may go several days without pain and if it does flair up I just put straight Himalayan pink salt there, swish it around the base of the tooth and the pain subsides within a minute or so. Use just a small amount. I also use garlic in the morning. Every time the pain starts, swish. I put peroxide or half vinegar and half alcohol mixed in my ear. The peroxide works best for me.
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Posted by Shanna (Brooklyn, Ny) on 03/21/2017
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I drained my abscess with 3% hydrogen peroxide and paired it with antiseptic mouth wash and massaged the area with my thumb to push the pus up and out. I had the worst pain while doing this but I pushed through it. I was starting to get lock jaw so in order to fix this I actually killed two birds with one stone. Fast forward to two weeks ago I got my wisdom tooth pulled and a couple days later I noticed the taste in my mouth was funny, but there was that unpleasant taste of pus I couldn't mistake. So I started rinsing with peroxide and salt water until I was cleared to use mouthwash again. So far so good; the pain has somewhat gone away but the swelling in my gums is still there. I'll continue to use the peroxide until I go to my check up next week. Peroxide worked wonders.
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Posted by Paul Again (Central California. ) on 08/02/2017
After seeing a dentist friend about an abscess I made an appointment and he recommended an oral surgeon for two molars 19 and 20. this was 12/20/16. have been putting it off about 8 or nine months. Been getting by with 50/50 peroxide 2 or three times a week. 2 minutes each time. I take a 500miligram Tylenol about every 12 hours just to be safe. Never any pain. I also take a blood thinner. I have one other problem with Trigeminal Neuralgia that I am cautious about performing oral surgery. I plan on consultation. At any rate the peroxide I credit with getting by pretty well. Didn't mean to bore everyone.
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Posted by Charity (Faithville, Us) on 04/26/2018
Alpha lipoic acid stops nerve pain ....then topical activated charcoal~in the mouth could absorb the toxins...and castor oil on the face over the tooth pain will penetrate and heal the throbbing pain. I know these ones first hand. Blessings, charity
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Posted by Hp (Nipawin, Saskatchewan) on 11/27/2016
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I found that Hydrogen Peroxide stopped my toothache, I have tried other remedies but nothing worked.
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Posted by Charity (Faithville, Usa) on 10/25/2017
Yes and please read the book the root canal coverup before getting one in your mouth. Wisdom before action.
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Posted by John W (Joplin, Mo) on 08/11/2016
More than one week after, no indication of infection I am happy to report. I will report in another month if I remain clear. I still face longer term dental work but at least I seem to have the infection in a managed state. Whether something lingers and again erupts, time will tell.
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Posted by Bee (Trenton) on 02/25/2018
Thank yu so much for your review! The literal exact same thing happens to me, cracked in half and everything and I didn't know if I could use peroxide but after reading your review I know I can, again thanks again (:!
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Posted by Paul (Central California) on 03/03/2017
I just wanted to add how grateful I am for all the help others have provided. Have been reading post from years ago and there is a lot experience available. Thanks Earth Clinic.
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Posted by Elyn (Milwaukee) on 12/08/2015
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It is 2 am. My husband, who has had tooth pain for 2 days now, woke me at 12:45 howling in pain and using unprintable words. After googling emergency dentists to call in the morning, I came here to EarthClinic and found out about gargling with 50/50 hydrogen peroxide and water.
Within 3 or 4 minutes he was smiling... but it was short-lived. So I hauled him back out to the kitchen sink for a repeat... but this time he's doing it with just the peroxide, no water.
I'm gonna' call it 'better but not cured.'
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Posted by Anon (Us) on 04/15/2015
I love how you posted here to help someone else. I hope you reconsider having your teeth pulled . You can heal teeth no matter how bad they may be . I had a lot of teeth pulled and it has created new problems.
http://ted.earthclinic.com/cures/dental-health.html
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Posted by John Wynhausen (Joplin, Mo.) on 07/30/2016
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I had similar results injecting HP in the abscess region. Yes the pain was intense. It took several tries but after more than a week the abscess is not active. Did it kill the infection deep in the tooth? No idea. But since there is no puss being produced, it just may have done that. Did it feel risky? Yes. I would not have done it if the antibiotics had seemed to be working.
As to the safety: I seriously doubt it could trigger an infection as it clears bacteria in its path. I wish I had tried this earlier with a tooth that eventually rotted, broke and was finally pulled.
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Posted by Wen (Bronx, Ny) on 05/19/2010
I like all the advice here, but what disturbs me is it is rare that anyone states exactly what they did. "oh, i used hydo perox" well, did you use it full strength on a cotton ball in your mouth or was it mixed 50/50 w/water? what strength hydro-perox? and the same thing with all the other touted remedies on here, it is very rare that anyone cites specifics details; it's just "i used this and this and this-and my symptoms disappeared".
i see "exact ingredients and measurements" is requested above this box, but no doubt, few read that sentence or want to bother writing out details(too much trouble).
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Posted by Nancy (Houston, TX) on 10/31/2006
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I had been to this site a week or so ago and remembered I had read Hydrogen peroxide was good for a mouth rinse. So when my tooth became sore and swollen I threw one capful of 3% in my mouth and also threw in a capful of water, swished it around the sore tooth and let it do its thing for a couple minutes, 2 times a day and the second day the swelling was gone and the tooth was much better! Today I don't have any pain! I thought of all the people who wont do this and who would spend hundreds of dollars at a Dentist's office instead. *SMILE*
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Posted by Inga's granddaughter (TX) on 07/27/2024
Saturday, 7/27/24
Oil of Oregano is renowned for being stronger than many antibiotics. The most effective one I've ever used for myself and family is North American Herb & Spices Oreganol P73 Super Strength, the highest % of effective ingredients that I've ever found.
I have a repaired, cracked molar from night grinding (didn't know I did that) that is beginning to have a tiny sensation - but not pain. I'm swishing diluted H2O2 and taking the oil of oregano gelcaps until I can get into the dentist's office.
I hope this helps someone out there!
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Posted by Brendan D. (New Jersey, Usa) on 07/20/2016
★★★★☆
So far so good. I just used a capful of the 3% hydrogen peroxide literally just five minutes ago, for the first time. Too soon for a final verdict, of course, but the tooth/gum pain seems to be reduced (not entirely gone). I did a capful of the 3% HP, without mixing it with water as a 50/50 mix, swished it around the (presumably) infected area for 30 seconds, then spit it out, then repeated once, then rinsed my mouth with water. My dentist can't see me for two weeks so I need to bridge the gap between now and then. I'm hoping the pain stays under control for a bit. 4 stars for now, will re-rate after a few hours.
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Posted by Earthling (Usa) on 12/11/2015
I couldn't agree more! In fact, just a week or so ago I wrote a post making almost the exact same recommendations that you did, except for the saltwater rinses, which I agree are a good idea as well.
All hail GARLIC! It has so many beneficial uses. It's something that everyone has access to, and costs pennies per 'treatment'. It's also great for stopping a cold in its tracks if you load-up on it the moment you feel like you're coming down with something.
Nothing is better than the real thing, though. The garlic capsules aren't as effective when treating colds, etc. I also read recently in a consumer report that three different brands of garlic capsules/pearls tested contained only 3% garlic! Plus, they cost a whole lot more.
Why pay $15-20 for a bottle of pearls to get only 3% of the benefits, when for a two bucks, you can get 2-3 entire *heads* of the real thing with 100% potency?
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Posted by April (Bowling Green ) on 10/24/2015
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I have a broken molar, and being new to the area had to find a new dentist. I finally found one that takes our insurance but my appointment is still a week away. By a few days ago, the tooth had gotten infected and the roof of my mouth swollen to the point I had trouble closing my mouth. I tried two things. First, I pulled coconut oil for three mornings, with no change but increased swelling and pain. Finally yesterday morning, I mixed half hydrogen peroxide 3% with water and swished it in my mouth for about five minutes, then rinsed, brushed my teeth and went to work. Around noon, my work partner asked if I was ok and I realized that I was tasting something really bad. Apparently the abscess started draining, and by this morning the swelling and pain is gone. Still going to have tooth pulled, but thanks to the H202, no infection and no pain!
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Posted by Julie S. (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida) on 05/02/2007
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Hydrogen Peroxide 3% solution has cured my toothache. I had a nasty cavity that was causing a lot of pain. I couldn't chew or put any pressure on my teeth on the left hand side. I read about the amazing cures with hydrogen peroxide & decided to try it. I took a shot glass and diluted it 50/50. From the first time I swished the rinse to the present, it has worked like magic! Not only has my toothache gone away, but my gums look & feel so much better! I also put hydrogen peroxide drops in my ears to prevent cold & virus. It has taken away earaches and sore throats.
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Posted by Joe (Detroit) on 02/28/2022
Just tried this. I have a badly decayed molar (cavity) that's been troubling me for a few weeks. W when it hurts I grind it, making it hurt more!
Been taking aleve for the pain, but it's been recurring. So I tried the peroxide hack, just put some in my mouth and let it soak the tender area. Foamed the first few times, but after a few swishes through the day, the pain seemed really reduced.
I presume it must be fighting the infection which was the cause of the pain. Hopefully the peroxide can kill the infection completely, but I'll need a few days to know. I recently took the aleve, so I won't know until morning if the pain is actually reduced.
But so far it seems promising!
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Posted by Sarah (Kingston, NY) on 03/19/2023
Try bentonite clay poultice in the gum.
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Posted by Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 04/26/2018
Sarah, if you can get clay, apply it. First thing, it calms the pain. Then, it can help pull out the abscess.
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Posted by Paul (Centralca.) on 03/03/2017
★★★★☆
BETTER BUT NOT CURED
I have been using HP for about 2 months. Oral surgery was the recommendation. Have L. molars 20 &21., one broken at the gum line that can't be repaired. I have been staving off the tooth extraction as long as possible. I take a blood thinner so surgery is the option. Not looking forward to implants either. I have been wondering how often is safe to use HP. Someone here I think said twice a week was OK. If anyone else has a routine, I would sure like to hear. I have been doing pretty well by being careful with foods with hard surfaces. I also take a Tylenol 500 mg twice a day in case of a flare up. But haven't needed anything for pain otherwise.
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Posted by Effy (Toronto Canada) on 08/08/2017
Agreed! Thank you, Earth Clinic, and all the helpful, experienced posters.
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Posted by Sandi (Florida) on 12/31/2017
BillyBones, I am hoping you still have this article on your system. Id like to know how your teeth are doing today, 2 years later. I have a dentist that wants a tooth pulled and I am freaking out. The amoxicillin worked, and I am using hp swishes and everything is getting better, but afraid what is lurking at the root. Hope you get this to let me know how you're teeth are now doing. thanks
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Posted by Bobbie (Tx) on 10/25/2017
HP gets rid of infection temporarily but will come back, you are playing with fire not taking the antibiotics. You will need the root canal. When it comes back if the puss gets in your blood can cause gangri and is life threatening. Please take your antibiotics and get the root canal.
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Posted by Dianna (Citrus Heights, Ca) on 10/25/2009
★★★☆☆BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS
I recently used HP because of a tooth abscess. I swished about 1-1/2 tsp undiluted over the counter HP a couple of times. I must say it did help with the abscess tooth pain. Unfortunately, several days later, I noticed an extreme sensitivity of my teeth to hot and cold. I can only assume it was from the HP. Has anyone else had this experience? I haven't found anything thus far on the website that indicates that HP can harm your teeth in this way. I'm puzzled! I am still having trouble with that particular tooth abscess but am now reluctant to swish any more HP until I can find out what I've done wrong. I did not mix it with water and maybe that was the problem? Anyone with some feedback would be very welcome to respond!
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Posted by Tatiana (Qld) on 03/03/2017
I could be completely wrong but often, if you get to the point of an abscess then the mouth in general is not doing very well, and the gums in general might be receding already, which leaves part of your teeth exposed and makes you sensitive to hot and cold stuff. I have sensitivity on some of my teeth and it is slowly reducing as I keep using HP.
Might not be the whole story but it might help you a bit?!?
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Posted by Pureenergy (Los Angeles, Ca, US) on 08/14/2009
While in college I smoked (I know, very gross), but was also vain enough to keep my teeth white - LOL. I tried all the over-the-counter stuff and my dentist advised me that none of it works (this was before the whitening strip craze) because anything that's going to whiten your teeth must be on your teeth for a minimum of three minutes for any effect to take place. I discovered Hydrogen Peroxide then and have been using it for 20-years now. If you look on the label, it will tell you it can be used as a gargle or rinse when diluted. I began diluting it and brushing with baking soda by dipping a wet tooth brush into the powder then brushing my teeth - great mix. It tastes kind of nasty at first, but goes away in a few days. In my later years, I now just take a swig of Peroxide before getting into the shower and rinse it around my mouth for 3-5 minutes. It's awesome. People constantly ask me how I keep my teeth so white and I fall asleep in the dentist's chair while my teeth are getting cleaned. I'm excited to try the oil pulling next. I LOVE THIS SITE!!!
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Posted by Kim (Westport, MA) on 02/06/2007
★★★★★
I began using hydrogen peroxide and prohealth mouthwash to take away the pain of a lost filling as I have no dental insurance. I began to notice immediate results in pain, diminishing so I continued to gargle and swish on affected area several times a day for 3 days: ratio is 1:1 equal amounts. I still have the lost filling and on occasion when food enters and bacteria begins to grow, I swish the mixture and it cleans it out and I am good to go. I hope this helps. It sure did me!
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Posted by Sam (Miami) on 03/20/2023
Hydrogen peroxide - rinse regularly.
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Posted by George (High Desert) on 01/31/2019
★★★★☆
I woke up with a bad sensitive back tooth this morning. I rushed to the store and got some HP. Did the 50/50 swish for about 2 minutes. My pain lessened right away. I can definitely feel the difference. I live in a place with nothing around but a general store. The walk in dentist clinic an hour away isn't very professional so I'd rather go this route for now. Thanks 😎
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Posted by Darrell (Montreal) on 05/10/2018
Buy some chili powder ( strong kind, like Indian chili powder) put a bit on your finger and apply to affected area, it essentially anesthetizes the pain area with small burning sensation. Turmeric mixed with pepper or also ginger root should be second choices.
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Posted by John Wynhausen (Joplin Mo) on 08/02/2016
Soon after posting the above comment, my abscess re-erupted. The pressure started to build in the maxilla, so I injected it again. Once again I had intense pain locally for about 30 seconds. The HP injection pulled out a load of blood and pus. The abscess itself did not go down right away but now more than 24 hours later there is a small crater where the abscess was. What I would hope is that the "tissue hardening" effect of the HP would generate a pathway to the deep infection and eventually clear it using this technique. Probably wishful thinking, but there seems to be the promise of at least staving off more radical approaches for awhile.
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Posted by Jane (U.S.A.) on 09/17/2017
The hydrogen peroxide should be diluted. Straight, it is too harsh on oral mucosa.
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Posted by Brandee (Longwood, FL) on 01/01/2007
★★★★★
Gargling with Hydrogen Peroxide cured my peritonsillar abscess. I would not have believed it if I read it on this site. But, I was facing a very painful procedure to drain a peritonsillar abscess and read on a different site that gargling with hydrogen peroxide sometimes helps. I did two gargles about 2 minutes apart. Less than 10 minutes later I coughed up (I know, GROSS) a whole bunch of blood and puss. Instantly my throat felt better.
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Posted by Elaine (Minnesota, US) on 11/30/2014
Another consideration for teeth / jaw issues is NECK! I learned this the wrong way after having a neck injury followed by much dental work 'seeking the cause'. Circulation and issues with the neck can affect jaws, also sinus, headaches and ears. Dentists and even chiropractors may not associate these issues, but I've learned from experience.
The first years, the dentist tried to find the cause by pulling a few teeth, doing root canals, etc. (wish I'd known then what I know now). The dental chair itself pressured the neck injury and compounded it. Then I 'kinked my neck' hanging a curtain, which resulted in rapid sinus swelling; I went to my chiropractor, and within hours the swelling was down. (Aha! I was learning 'everything in the head flows through the neck'! )
I just did it again - stressed my neck, ignored it and now have same-side lower jaw swollen for three days. I forgot the second issue - CIRCULATION. The best way I've found to improve this is to minimize solid food and do an infection-fighting, circulation-upping tea / liquid fast. Ginger, nettle, raspberry, turmeric, cranberry and similar (google Fire Cider) beverages.
I've learned these are not separate areas from teeth and jaw, they are part of 'the whole head'. If you're constantly suffering, please consider these:
CHIROPRACTIC / NECK - CIRCULATION
Hope that helps someone so they don't go through brutal dental work unnecessarily.
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Posted by KT (Usa) on 12/27/2014
Thanks Elaine, I just found your post because I didn't select "watch" here. I have had multiple head/neck injuries over the years from horses, automobile accidents, missteps on stairways or curbs in addition to ramming my head into the steel door frame of vehicles on three separate occasions. I am short and a final incident resulted in neck, to the middle of my back pain and severe nausea. An MRI revealed one of the vertebra in my neck is pressing on my spinal cord.
Years ago I had gone to a chiropractor just for sciatica but left the office in more neck pain and severe headache. I later found out the sciatica was caused by what I had been eating. Hidden sources of MSG compounded by GMO's are contributing to more ailments than is recognized and, with all due respect, physicians are being misdirected. It's frightening for me to think of what that "doctor" could have caused if I had continued to see him. He also made a fraudulent claim to Medicare.
The x-ray on two teeth revealed abscesses. After using the garlic cloves, an x-ray confirmed one abscess was no longer visible and the other was actually reduced in size.
I also use turmeric and ginger on everything in addition to making tea with either/or. They are great for treating any inflammation anywhere!!
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Posted by Jackie (US) on 09/02/2021
Vivian, what kind of calcium did you use for your daughter's black cavity? Did you take it internally, and how much? Thanks.
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Posted by Sarah (Nairobi) on 04/26/2018
having a terrible toothache on my upper molar. Used hydrogen peroxide for its magic and an hour later still having the bad pain. What am I not doing????in distressing pain.
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Posted by Iveth (Ok) on 04/29/2018
How long did it take for it to completely go away?
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Posted by Tom (Windy City, Illinois) on 12/23/2011
★★★★☆
I had a tooth /gum infection of an upper jaw molar (not the back one) that caused swelling on the left side of my face up to my eye including swelling the eye partially shut. I got prescriptions for antibiotics which brought the swelling down but still left what appears to be a bump abscess on my gum which would cause the tooth to become sore also.
The antibiotics clearly were not working to get rid of the abscess, so earlier today I tried injecting 3% hydrogen peroxide (no stabilizer) at several locations in the gum (2-5ml) in and around the abscess. Warning - doing this will really hurt like hell when actually injecting the hydrogen peroxide, especially the first few injections when the hydrogen peroxide is actually killing the infection under the gum but it seems to have removed almost all the abscess infection - there is little or no soreness from it now - however the area is somewhat sore from all the syringe pokes as I type - I'll have a better idea tomorrow if the infection is completely cleared up when the gum heals some but it's feeling much better already.
I don't know if injecting hydrogen peroxide is 'safe' so I can't recommend it for others, but it definitely seems to have the potential to stop at least some abscesses.
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Posted by Robert Henry (Ten Mile , Tn) on 12/03/2016
JOHN,,,,,, what strength H2O2 did you use?
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Posted by Tiffany (Dc ) on 06/06/2017
Hi John, what did you use to inject HP?
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Posted by Betty (Spearsville, La.) on 10/27/2009
Dear Dianna,
I have used 1% hp to rinse my mouth and teeth. Yes, it did start to whiten my teeth a little but I noticed that it left a film on my teeth, just like the film I experience when I drink lemon juice which of course is very acidic. I stopped rinsing with it and my teeth feel clean once again, even though I do still gargle with it. I became concerned when a post I read said that hp can be very harmful to your teeth.
Betty
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Posted by Subashini (Kuwait, Kuwait) on 09/27/2007
hi, i tried oil pulling with sesame oil. i have done it for nearly 10 months not even 1 day left out. still my irregular period problem has not solved... only good thing is tartar in teeth's have disappeared... generally i do not get bad breath. after started doing oil pulling i am getting it now. once i leave oil pulling again the plaque formation started in my teeth.... if i stop oil ulling bad breath stopped... i am highly optimistic charactor.... how much i can convenince myself to continue it,,,,it is not working well.... Also by searching the cold pressed sunflower oil... i am tired too much... normal sunflower oil within one day bad breath starting.... i don't know why... whom to get guidence from which website we do interaction with experts...
www.oilpulling.com is only giving fewer information.... please advise me if i am wrong... i strictly follow the instruction how to do oil pulling even though it happens to me like this..
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Posted by Jr (Idaho) on 11/06/2014
For oil-pulling, try extra-virgin Coconut oil instead of sesame seed oil. 20 minutes and SPIT IT OUT! Don't swallow. The fats in the oil attract the bacteria... expel them.
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Posted by KT (Usa) on 11/30/2014
Nancy, Thank you so much for this post! I had successfully used the garlic clove and/or tea bag for a tooth abscess. After painfully flossing and trying those remedies again when I could feel another flare up, I started having pain so bad my entire jaw felt bruised. I searched this site for what else I might be able to do. I had also taken some old antibiotics and Advil.
I mixed a cap full of peroxide with a cap full of water and swished for two minutes, holding my head to one side so the mixture could "bathe" the tooth. I felt something floating around in the solution and noticed a tiny piece of tea leaf that must have gotten caught under a crown next to the tooth I suspected. I felt some relief so I did it two more times and found small "slivers" of garlic.
As I type this my pain is finally gone and I wanted you to know I am so grateful for your post.
PS: I may have spoken too soon...the jaw pain is gone but I am still having some discomfort from the abscess.
