Charcoal Toothpaste—Does it Really Work?

The internet has made more information about dentistry available to the average person than ever before. While that can be a great thing, there’s been an equal—if not greater—rise in misinformation surrounding the field as well.

As with anything else, a market emerges to cater to people’s desires. For example, some people have recently started talking about charcoal as a whitening solution, which has spawned charcoal-based toothpastes that claim to brighten smiles.

That said, it’s important to understand what you put in your body fully. Here’s what you should know about the efficacy of tooth whitening as a treatment.