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Among the past year or so, there has been a new trend emerging among influencers, advertisements, and social media to add shock value: charcoal teeth whitening. How could such a dark\u2014seemingly dirty\u2014substance cause your teeth to look cleaner?<\/p>\n
Well, the truth is that your teeth may look brighter for the moment, but charcoal products could actually be damaging your teeth and make your teeth look duller in the long run. Learn more from your local dentist in this week\u2019s blog post about teeth whitening!<\/p>\n
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The shock value that\u2019s added to charcoal whitening systems add a bit of intrigue and make potential customers wonder. That\u2019s what sets it apart on the market\u2014and it\u2019s proven to be a great selling point. But many patients find that they aren\u2019t satisfied with their smiles months down the line. Or, even worse\u2014they find out from their dentist that they have actually damaged their smile. How?<\/p>\n
Charcoal whitening products are extremely abrasive because the main ingredient\u2014charcoal\u2014has a rough texture itself! The way that the product is able to \u201clift stains\u201d is actually by scrubbing away your stained tooth enamel\u2014literally. So, it\u2019s not \u201clifting stains\u201d but actually removing your protective layer of your smile to reveal the beneath layer that appears to be whiter in the moment.<\/p>\n
When you break down the enamel of your teeth, you actually leave your smile susceptible to tooth decay, cavities, and other dental concerns. Plus, the foods and drinks you eat in the future will be able to stain your teeth even easier with the enamel missing from your teeth.<\/p>\n
You might want to default to an over the counter product, but you should avoid those, too. You won\u2019t achieve the results you\u2019re really desiring. Instead, trust your local dentist with professional-grade, safely monitored teeth whitening treatments.<\/p>\n
These methods are not only much safer, but convenient as well. Many practices offer both in-office and at-home whitening treatments, so either way you can quickly and conveniently achieve whiter, brighter teeth.<\/p>\n
If you would like to learn more about teeth whitening from your local dentist, you can simply call to schedule a cosmetic consultation! They would be happy to walk you through the entire process and help you achieve the results you want.<\/p>\n