Charcoal Toothpaste, is it the best way to safely whiten teeth?

The biggest problem with charcoal toothpaste is it lacks the fluoride in traditional toothpastes that prevent tooth decay. In addition, studies show that charcoal particles can irritate gums and lodge under gum tissue which may be an irritant to the delicate gum tissue. Charcoal can in addition be abrasive and if brushing is done improperly it may cause damage to the enamel. The claim that charcoal tooth paste will whiten teeth is probably the biggest misconception people have. Due to the abrasive nature of the charcoal, there may be an effect of stain removal. This may in turn make the teeth appear whiter.

The stain that has seeped into the tooth over the years dues to coffe, tea, nicotine is intrinsic, meaning inside the enamel. This type of stain requires bleach which penetrates the tooth to release the stain. Charcoal simply cannot do this. The vedict from the experts at Align Dental is to proceed with caution when using charcoal toothpaste.  If you are looking for whiter teeth, a good old fashion cleaning and a bleaching will give you the optimal effect. Please don't hesitate to talk to the staff at Align Dental if you have any further questions or concerns about charcoal toothpaste or any other dental trends you may have questions about.