{"id":241,"date":"2019-09-26T12:46:20","date_gmt":"2019-09-26T12:46:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whiteclaydental.com\/blog\/?p=241"},"modified":"2026-04-17T19:19:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T19:19:36","slug":"does-activated-charcoal-whitening-actually-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whiteclaydental.com\/blog\/2019\/09\/26\/does-activated-charcoal-whitening-actually-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Activated Charcoal Whitening Actually Work?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whiteclaydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/AdobeStock_259616796__1562609956_26813-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"person brushing their teeth with activated charcoal\" class=\"wp-image-242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whiteclaydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/AdobeStock_259616796__1562609956_26813-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.whiteclaydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/AdobeStock_259616796__1562609956_26813-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.whiteclaydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/AdobeStock_259616796__1562609956_26813.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Humans have been using activated charcoal for millennia, for\neverything from creating bronze in Ancient Egypt to storing water in Ancient\nPhoenicia. The Romans even used it as an ingredient in their toothpaste. These\ndays, it\u2019s become popular as a tooth whitening solution, even though it seems\ncounterintuitive. How can a black paste make your pearly whites brighter? Let\u2019s\nfind out if charcoal actually works for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whiteclaydental.com\/teeth-whitening.html\">teeth whitening<\/a>\nin Newark, according to different sources. &nbsp;<\/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>Many beauty vloggers claim that because activated charcoal\nis more natural than other teeth whitening chemicals, that it\u2019s less harmful\nand abrasive. Search \u201ccharcoal whitening\u201d and you\u2019ll get millions of articles\nand videos touting its benefits. Add to that the fact that you can find\nactivated charcoal in a lot of pharmacies and even grocery stores, and it\u2019s\nhard to see how it could be detrimental. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Does Your Cosmetic Dentist in Newark Say?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although activated charcoal may seem more natural than other\nteeth whitening products, your dentist warns against it. Charcoal actually\ncontains abrasive chemicals that can remove more than just surface stains on\nyour teeth. It can wear down your enamel, or the outer layer of your teeth, and\nleave you more vulnerable to cavities, gum disease, and sensitive teeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, it can actually make your teeth appear even\nyellower. This is because underneath your enamel is a layer of material called\ndentin, which is yellowish. The more enamel is worn away, the more the dentin\nis exposed, making your teeth look less white. By trying to whiten your teeth\nwith activated charcoal, you may be producing the opposite 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 still not given\nactivated charcoal its Seal of Acceptance. In 2017, the Journal of the ADA\nreleased an article stating that more research needs to be done on the efficacy\nof activated charcoal to whiten them in the process. To this day, not enough\nstudies have been conducted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a way to brighten your smile, ask your\ncosmetic dentist for professional treatment. In the safe, controlled\nenvironment of your dentist\u2019s office, you can achieve the results you want more\neasily, and they will be longer lasting to boot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At White Clay Dental Associates in Newark, DE, Drs. 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