Activated charcoal has been trending in beauty recipes: The porous substance is being touted on the internet as a miracle ingredient for whitening teeth and clarifying pores —but is it really safe and effective?
First of all, activated charcoal usage is a rebirth of ancient medical techniques it is none of a modern business. Active charcoal binds everything in its path - stains, tartar, bacteria. As it takes tartar off your teeth, they will get whiter (which is a positive thing, right?).
A big risk is that non-activated charcoal is extremely dangerous and there isn't proof that some manufacturers are using the correct type of charcoal. The tooth whitening market is a billion dollar industry, so a customer has to be very selective while choosing the product and pick a very reliable brand. "The safest way to whiten your teeth is by using a well-tested product coordinated by a dentist." - says Dr. Peter Auster, cosmetic dentist and founder/president of the Empire State Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
What you need for activated charcoal teeth whitening:
- A toothbrush
- Activated Charcoal powder
- Water
- Wet your toothbrush well.
- Dip a clean, wet toothbrush into the powdered activated charcoal.
- Lean over the container of charcoal and quickly put the charcoal covered toothbrush in the mouth.
- Start brushing! ... in small, gentle circles for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Spit carefully and rinse really well.
- Enjoy your brighter smile!
