How Do I Use Bleach As a Mouth Wash?

When treating a patient plagued with severe bad breath or gum disease, a dentist might recommend using a bleach and water mouth rinse. As long as you aren't overly sensitive to bleach and make sure you get the proportions right, this mixture is safe to use on a regular basis.

Things You'll Need

• Bleach
• Measuring cup
• Tablespoon
• Sealable plastic container

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Instructions

• 1

  Measure 1 1/2 cups of water and pour into the sealable plastic container.

• 2

  Measure 1 tbsp. of bleach and pour into the sealable plastic container with the water.

• 3

  Stir the water and bleach together thoroughly.

• 4

  Rinse mouth with 1 tbsp. of the bleach and water mixture for 20 seconds. Spit the mixture out after 20 seconds, being careful not to swallow any.

• 5

  Rinse mouth thoroughly with clean water for 30 seconds and spit.

• 6

  Repeat rinse with the bleach and water mixture every other day to keep mouth clean and fight gum disease.