(CNN) -- Hydrogen peroxide, the active ingredient in over-the-counter whitening strips, may be harmful to the layer under the enamel of teeth, according to research presented Tuesday at a scientific ...

(CNN) -- Hydrogen peroxide, the active ingredient in over-the-counter whitening strips, may be harmful to the layer under the enamel of teeth, according to research presented Tuesday at a scientific ...

Over-the-counter teeth-whitening strips could damage a key protein deep within the tooth because of the way it interacts with hydrogen peroxide, the main active ingredient, new research suggests. It ...

While many standard whitening strips need to be worn for 30 minutes, these required double the time — one hour. Due to the extended sessions (and the high concentration of hydrogen peroxide), the ...

Using hydrogen peroxide in a rinse or a paste may help whiten your teeth. But a high concentration or long-term use may cause damage to your teeth. Hydrogen peroxide is a chemical compound sold in ...

You can try to prevent it, but it’s inevitable: everyone’s teeth stain and yellow over time. Dark-colored foods and drinks are unavoidable in our diets, and genetics, thin enamel or poor oral hygiene ...

Whitening strips are a popular dental product that may help remove stains from and whiten the teeth. While they are not as effective as treatments from a dentist’s office, they can be a more simple ...