{"id":127,"date":"2019-12-12T19:13:00","date_gmt":"2019-12-12T19:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prachdds.com\/blog\/?p=127"},"modified":"2020-01-03T19:13:10","modified_gmt":"2020-01-03T19:13:10","slug":"does-charcoal-teeth-whitening-actually-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prachdds.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/does-charcoal-teeth-whitening-actually-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Charcoal Teeth Whitening Actually Work?"},"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.prachdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_259616796__1562609956_26813-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"person brushing their teeth with activated charcoal\" class=\"wp-image-128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prachdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_259616796__1562609956_26813-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.prachdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_259616796__1562609956_26813-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.prachdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_259616796__1562609956_26813.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the trends that took the dental world by storm this\npast year was using activated charcoal toothpaste to whiten teeth. People all\nover social media claim that the absorbent qualities of activated charcoal allow\nit to soak up stains on your teeth and give you a smile fit for the silver screen.\nBut does it actually work? How does it compare to professional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prachdds.com\/cosmetic-dentistry.html\">teeth whitening<\/a> in\nCasper? Read more to find out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Do Social Media Influencers Say?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Activated charcoal is incredibly absorbent, which is why\npeople have discovered that it can whiten teeth. Just do a simple Internet\nsearch about charcoal whitening and you\u2019ll find thousands of people touting its\nbenefits. The idea is that the charcoal will soak up surface stains on your\nteeth, brightening your smile. Let\u2019s take a look at some of the science behind charcoal\nwhitening to see if these claims are true. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Does Your Dentist Say?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since activated charcoal contains chemicals that can be\nabrasive to your pearly whites, most dentists will warn against using it. Brushing\nwith these chemicals may result in enamel erosion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enamel is the outermost layer of your teeth. It\u2019s also what\ngives your teeth their white color. Underneath the enamel is a yellowish layer\nknown as dentin. Once enamel wears thin, more of the dentin is exposed, giving\nthe teeth a yellow tinge. Also, when enamel is gone, it\u2019s gone for good. This\nmeans that the more you try and whiten with charcoal, the darker your teeth will\nactually become, producing the opposite of the desired effect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Does the American Dental Association Say?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The American Dental Association (ADA) has not given their\nSeal of Acceptance to charcoal whitening. They have stated that much more\nresearch needs to be done on the subject before they can endorse the practice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, they recommend seeking professional teeth whitening\nfrom your dentist. Luckily, your cosmetic dentist in Casper offers both take-home\nand in-office whitening, so you can choose which method works best for you. To\ntop it all off, it\u2019s guaranteed to produce better results than activated\ncharcoal whitening ever will! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prachdds.com\/meet-the-dentist.html\">Dr. Erin\nPrach<\/a> is a graduate of the University of Colorado\u2019s School of Dental\nMedicine. She then opened her private practice in Casper, WY in 2015. In the\nyears since, she has honed her skills through continuing education, such as by\nstudying oral surgery while on a mission trip to Guatemala. She loves helping\npatients gain confidence in their smiles, which is why she offers both at-home\nand in-office teeth whitening in Casper. To learn more about which type of\nteeth whitening is right for you, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prachdds.com\/contact.html\">visit her website<\/a> or call (307)\n337-4770. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the trends that took the dental world by storm this past year was using activated charcoal toothpaste to whiten teeth. People all over social media claim that the absorbent qualities of activated charcoal allow it to soak up stains on your teeth and give you a smile fit for the silver screen. 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