{"id":454,"date":"2020-01-28T22:30:46","date_gmt":"2020-01-28T22:30:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.generationsdental.com\/blog\/?p=454"},"modified":"2020-02-20T22:31:04","modified_gmt":"2020-02-20T22:31:04","slug":"activated-charcoal-work-safe-cosmetic-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.generationsdental.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/28\/activated-charcoal-work-safe-cosmetic-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"Activated Charcoal Teeth Whitening: Does It Work &amp; Is It Safe?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.generationsdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_179750267-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"powdered activated charcoal on toothbrush\" class=\"wp-image-455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.generationsdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_179750267-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.generationsdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_179750267-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.generationsdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_179750267-768x511.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.generationsdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_179750267-1536x1022.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.generationsdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_179750267-2048x1363.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Using activated charcoal is the newest big trend on the\nhealth and beauty scene. Kim Kardashian, Shailene Woodley, and Gwyneth Paltrow\nare just a few of the celebrities who promote this black, grainy paste for\nwhiter teeth. But is this viral whitening treatment really effective and safe\nto use? Read on as your cosmetic dentist explains the benefits as well as the\ndrawbacks of using activated charcoal on your teeth and how you can get the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.generationsdental.com\/teeth-whitening.html\">brighter smile\nyou\u2019ve always wanted.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does Activated Charcoal Actually Work? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A quick search on YouTube, Instagram, or Google can give you\nthousands of results for people who rave about the effectiveness of activated\ncharcoal teeth whitening. Thanks to its abrasive nature and ability to absorb\ntoxins, activated charcoal can scrub away at the top layers of your enamel to\nremove unsightly surface stains. It also acts as a polish to smooth out and\nbuff any rough patches on your teeth, leaving them slick and shiny. While it\ncan help you clean away some discoloration, there are important drawbacks to\nconsider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Activated Charcoal A Safe Teeth Whitening Treatment? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Activated charcoal teeth whitening treatments haven\u2019t earned\nthe American Dental Association Seal of Approval, and dental experts warn that\nthere are more downsides than benefits to this viral trend, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Activated charcoal doesn\u2019t actually whiten\nteeth.<\/strong> It can only remove stains in the first few layers of your enamel,\nleaving deeper, more stubborn discoloration and natural yellowing due to age\nintact. Ironically, activated charcoal may end up darkening your teeth, since scrubbing\naway at the enamel will reveal the layer of grayish dentin underneath.<\/li><li><strong>It can cause permanent damage.<\/strong> Enamel\ncan\u2019t repair itself after it\u2019s been worn down. Scratching away at it with an\nabrasive material like activated charcoal will weaken your teeth, causing them\nto become sensitive and susceptible to chips, cracks, and fractures. <\/li><li><strong>Many options don\u2019t include fluoride.<\/strong> The\nfluoride in regular toothpaste binds to enamel to make it even stronger than\nbefore, which helps it fight off tooth decay. Since many activated charcoal\nwhitening products don\u2019t contain any fluoride, you\u2019re much more likely to\ndevelop cavities by using them instead of a fluoridated toothpaste. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All in all, activated charcoal teeth whitening is a short-term\nsolution that can cause major long-term damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s the Best Way to Get A Brighter Smile?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to whiten your teeth without harming them,\nthere\u2019s no one better to talk to than your cosmetic dentist. They are highly\ntrained to safely and comfortably administer professional-grade whitening\nagents that seep into the layers of your enamel. With an in-office whitening\ntreatment, you can start to enjoy a smile that\u2019s up to eight shades whiter\nafter a single quick appointment. Or, if you prefer to whiten your teeth from\nthe comfort of your own home, your dentist can provide you with a customized\nat-home teeth whitening kit. Both options are extremely safe and clean your\nenamel without damaging it. They\u2019re also designed to remove surface\ndiscoloration as well as deep stains from tobacco, food, and aging that neither\nactivated charcoal nor other over-the-counter whitening products can reach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t put your teeth at risk by falling for the hype of activated\ncharcoal teeth whitening. A professional treatment from your cosmetic dentist is\nthe safest, easiest, quickest way to get a beautifully dazzling smile. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>At Generations Dental Care, we want to help you achieve a\nhealthy smile that you can\u2019t wait to show off. Whether you need a simple\ncheckup, more extensive dental work, or help getting the smile of your dreams,\nour skilled team of in-house specialists has the knowledge and experience you\nneed. If you\u2019d like to know more about in-office or at-home teeth whitening\ntreatments, feel free to contact us at our <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.generationsdental.com\/contact-us.html\"><em>website<\/em><\/a><em>\nor <strong>(603) 225-6331.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Using activated charcoal is the newest big trend on the health and beauty scene. Kim Kardashian, Shailene Woodley, and Gwyneth Paltrow are just a few of the celebrities who promote this black, grainy paste for whiter teeth. But is this viral whitening treatment really effective and safe to use? 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