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Charcoal toothpaste is on-trend and growing in popularity. As a natural alternative to standard toothpaste with a distinctive look, it’s easy to see why. However, does charcoal toothpaste live up to the hype? What are the benefits, and are there any downsides? It’s important to understand the implications of charcoal toothpaste for your dental health before using the product.
What is charcoal?
Charcoal is a porous black solid. It’s an amorphous form of carbon residue that is produced when bone, wood, or other organic matter is heated and burned.
The charcoal used in toothpaste, however, is professionally treated and transformed into activated charcoal, which has more surface area than standard charcoal. As a base rather than an acid, it binds to and removes damaging, acidic elements from the mouth.
The facts about charcoal toothpaste
Charcoal toothpaste has several dental health benefits, but it also carries a certain amount of risk. Activated charcoal is present in many health products due to its qualities as a base. Because it binds with and removes acidic elements from the body, it can aid in digestion, help curb hangovers, and improve dental health.
However, charcoal doesn’t come without some dental health risks. Some brands might supply a balanced mixture that’s formulated to provide the most possible benefit to your smile. On the other hand, excessive use or use of charcoal toothpaste that’s too abrasive can lead to dental complications.
It’s recommended to only brush with charcoal toothpaste two to three times per week. Brush with gentle strokes or leave it on your teeth for five to 10 minutes at a time, without brushing, and then rinse.
Oral health benefits of charcoal
There are several specific oral health benefits associated with activated charcoal toothpaste.
1) Removes surface stains
The composition of activated charcoal coupled with its abrasive properties makes it capable of removing surface stains from teeth. It rubs away and absorbs staining agents, leaving you with a brighter, whiter smile. While you might notice a difference in your smile within the first week, it will likely take a month before you experience all the smile-brightening benefits.
2) Removes plaque
Plaque increases the risk of cavities, tooth decay, and gum disease. Charcoal toothpaste is poised to fight plaque. By raising the pH of your mouth, charcoal binds more readily to plaque and other damaging, acidic compounds. Charcoal toothpaste can also make it easier to remove plaque from the gumline and prevent gum disease.
3) Reduces bad breath
Compounds that cause plaque and tooth decay can also lead to bad breath. By absorbing these compounds, charcoal toothpaste helps to stop bad breath before it starts.
4) Less painful than peroxide whiteners
Because charcoal toothpaste does not penetrate the tooth’s enamel, it is less painful and less effective at removing deep stains than synthetic whiteners. However, peroxide whiteners are often associated with teeth sensitivity and nerve pain. Charcoal toothpaste can provide you with a gentle, natural whitening solution.
5) Can prevent excess acidity in your mouth
Using charcoal toothpaste raises the pH of your mouth, which correlates to a reduction in acidity. This protects the health of your smile, prevents the spread of plaque, and can even make professional teeth whitening treatments last longer. If you have had dental implants in Greenwich, charcoal toothpaste can help keep them bright and clean.
6) A natural alternative to standard toothpaste
With charcoal toothpaste, you don’t have to worry about the long list of synthetic chemicals you’re putting in your mouth. Charcoal is made and found in nature and involves far fewer chemicals.
Adverse effects of charcoal toothpaste
For all of charcoal toothpaste’s benefits, there are a few drawbacks.
1) It may damage your enamel
An overly abrasive charcoal toothpaste or using it too often can wear down your enamel and damage your teeth.
2) Excessive use can increase the risk of gum inflammation
Excessive use of charcoal toothpaste can abrade your gums as well as your teeth, leading to gum inflammation and pain.
3) Can increase tooth sensitivity
If you wear away your enamel due to excessive charcoal use or heavy scrubbing with charcoal toothpaste, you can improve your tooth sensitivity.
Final thoughts
If you’re considering using charcoal toothpaste, reach out to your dentist. Ask them for an opinion of your enamel health and recommendations for trusted charcoal toothpaste brands. Charcoal toothpaste can yield many benefits, but it’s essential only to begin using a new dental product under the supervision of a qualified dentist.
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