Brushing teeth with charcoal toothpaste: good or bad?

Table of contents


• - What is charcoal?
• - So charcoal toothpaste works?
• - Is charcoal toothpaste safe?
• - Is activated carbon in charcoal toothpaste good or bad?
• - Black charcoal toothpaste for bright white teeth

Because your teeth are also seen as your business card, it is of course important to maintain them properly. Obviously, brushing and flossing every day will go a long way towards keeping your teeth healthy and keep a fresh breath. You may have heard that there is a new remarkable choice when it comes to toothpastes. Good charcoal toothpaste is now one of the notable trends in oral health. Several famous people swear by the use of this remedy and claim that it brings about whiter and cleaner teeth. But is charcoal toothpaste good or bad for you is the question?

What is charcoal?

Charcoal is a powder that is very finely ground and made from natural substances such as wood and other sources. During the process of making charcoal, oxidation takes place to produce charcoal. Medical science uses charcoal to absorb certain substances. Its use in dentistry and oral hygiene is fairly new.

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So charcoal toothpaste works?

Scientific research has shown that the components of charcoal ensure that the surface stains on your teeth are removed. This is because charcoal is finely grained and has a slightly abrasive effect on your teeth. This removes annoying stains such as yellow stains on the teeth, brown deposits and dirt like snow in the sun.

Is charcoal toothpaste safe?

Why is charcoal toothpaste good? Because it is a fairly safe way of brushing your teeth and it also makes you look good, it is a safe and good way to maintain your teeth. There is a but with the use of this product. Charcoal is a mild abrasive, but its abrasive action can damage your tooth enamel. So always be careful and stick to the instructions for use of this toothpaste. In addition, the RDA value of a toothpaste indicates how abrasive the toothpaste is. Charcoal toothpaste tablets have a safe RDA (relative dentin abrasivity) value. All values below 250 are considered safe for a lifetime of use, according to the internationally valid standard of the American Dental Association (ADA).

Is activated carbon in charcoal toothpaste good or bad?

With moderate use, charcoal toothpaste is good. You should stick to the conditions of use and not go overboard with brushing with this product. Then in principle you can benefit from it in terms of oral hygiene. If you regularly suffer from bad breath, charcoal toothpaste is also an excellent remedy. An American study has shown that the active carbon in charcoal helps to increase the pH value of the oral cavity. This increased acidity quickly breaks down any foul odours. Whether charcoal toothpaste is good or bad therefore depends on its use.

Black charcoal toothpaste for bright white teeth

If you have, for example by smoking or deposit quite yellow teeth, you can try anything. However, the use of charcoal toothpaste is the most effective in terms of whitening. There are various brands of charcoal toothpaste that can bring this about. Always ask yourself which brand is best for your teeth at the moment. Even though it is an excellent whitening agent, always bear in mind that you should not use it too much. Let your dentist inform you about the best brands professionally and well.

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Written by

Kim Schouten

In recent years, she has worked in various areas to improve oral health care for both young and old. Oral care is an essential part of daily care. This is because good oral care is not only important for the mouth, but also for overall health. Therefore, it is very important to create awareness and share knowledge about this.