Can charcoal toothpaste really whiten your teeth? Experts explain why the popular product can pose some risks to your oral health. By Catherine Roberts Instead of the white foam most of us normally ...

Instagram has taken brands from indie to superstar status, catapulting many into million-dollar companies, but the platform also touts products that could do more damage than good. One popular trend ...

Without a doubt, one of the most popular ingredients to emerge in the last five years is charcoal—specifically activated charcoal. Known for its detoxifying properties, activated charcoal first gained ...

It may seem counterintuitive to use black toothpaste to whiten your teeth. However, having charcoal in your toothpaste can give you whiter teeth as well as several other oral hygiene benefits. Keep in ...

“Charcoal and whitening toothpastes are highly abrasive and can cause permanent destruction to your tooth structure,” says celebrity dentist Dr. Dustin Cohen of The Practice of Beverly Hills. “They’re ...

If you’ve scrolled through TikTok lately, you’ve probably seen people swearing by sleek black tubes promising whiter, brighter teeth with the help of activated charcoal. But does toothpaste with ...

(KPRC) Charcoal products for your mouth claim they can absorb toxins, plaque and tartar like a magnet, but they can be abrasive. Dentist Dr. Terri Alani uses the toothpaste herself, but warns you to ...

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It’s time to give charcoal toothpastes the brushoff, according to a new research paper that slams the supposed tooth-whitening products as a “marketing gimmick” that can actually do more harm than ...

An Oklahoma attorney is suing Hello Products, LLC. over its charcoal toothpaste. William Federman says the toothpaste is abrasive and permanently damaged his clients' teeth -- removing the enamel.

Two dentists answer: Is whitening toothpaste bad? Turns out it—and charcoal toothpaste—are basically like brushing your teeth with sandpaper. Real talk: Who doesn’t love the feeling of having a ...

What is the best charcoal toothpaste? Finding the right toothpaste can be tricky, especially when you have a combination of things you’re looking for, whether it be teeth sensitivity or cavity ...