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Charcoal Toothpaste, Yes or No?

At South Charlotte Dentistry we are up-to-the-minute on all of the newest toothpaste trends. The latest fad seems to be the popular charcoal toothpaste. Although, you might want to think twice before you jump on this bandwagon. Bloggers and social media public figures are raving about how this black gooey toothpaste will make your smile shine, but what they don’t know is the health risk involved. 

Active charcoal toothpaste has actually been around for years. This reoccurring trend was very popular in the 19^th century and was used as a key ingredient in toothpaste. Especially the DIY homemade toothpaste recipes. 

Despite what everyone is saying, charcoal toothpaste provides very little whitening advantages but rather brings a slew of not-so-great reactions. The American Dental Association informs users that charcoal toothpaste is too harsh on the teeth and will wear away the tooth enamel.  Tooth enamel is the outer most layer of the tooth. It is the shield that protects your teeth and is actually the whitest part of your teeth. Once the enamel is gone, well, it won’t come back. Once the enamel is gone you are left with the next layer. The Dentin is the layer that will be present. This layer is actually a naturally yellowish color. 

If you are looking for a whiter and brighter smile there are a number of things you can do. From simple and healthy toothpaste to in-office whitening treatments, there is a whitening technique for everyone’s budget, level of whitening desire, and time availability. 

To get started, we recommend you started by scheduling and appointment at South Charlotte Dentistry. We can examine your teeth and help you pick which whitening method works best for you. Schedule an appointment by visiting our website or calling our office at 704-759-0908.Also, take a look at why flossing is so important.

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