{"id":94,"date":"2019-03-03T15:02:23","date_gmt":"2019-03-03T15:02:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.renudentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=94"},"modified":"2019-04-03T15:02:33","modified_gmt":"2019-04-03T15:02:33","slug":"whitening-your-smile-with-charcoal-find-out-what-your-dentist-has-to-say","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.renudentalcare.com\/blog\/whitening-your-smile-with-charcoal-find-out-what-your-dentist-has-to-say\/","title":{"rendered":"Whitening Your Smile with Charcoal? Find Out What Your Dentist Has to Say"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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From magazines to Pinterest, the big trend nowadays is whitening\nyour teeth with charcoal. Although regular gels and whitening trays are still found\non drug store shelves, you may find that the charcoal alternative is becoming a\nmore popular choice. But does it really work? Isn\u2019t charcoal used for\nbarbecues? Can this dark substance that makes your teeth look dirty actually\nbrighten your smile? Your dentist<\/a>\nweighs in on the topic and discusses how and if this new whitening trend actually\nworks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Science Behind Charcoal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re probably envisioning those hard briquettes used in a\nbarbecue, right? Well, when it comes to activated charcoal, that is something\ncompletely different. The charcoal substance we\u2019re referring to is used to\nadsorb the things we don\u2019t want in our mouth like stains. By adsorbing, we mean\nusing a substance to bind something we don\u2019t want the body to absorb. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For instance, if you swallowed a harmful chemical and called\nfor help, paramedics might have you swallow activated charcoal so it will bind to\nthe chemical and keep it from absorbing into your body. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When people caught on the magic of charcoal and how it\nworks, it became a worldwide phenomenon to use it to whiten teeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Charcoal Meets Your Teeth: What Happens?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know a bit more about how activated charcoal\nworks, let’s find out if it can whiten your teeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As soon as you dip your toothbrush into the substance and\nbegin brushing, you may notice that it will remove some of the stains on the\nsurface of your teeth; however, it is only temporary. Proper research has not\nbeen done to determine if it harms your teeth or how abrasive it may be to your\ntooth enamel, which means it\u2019s probably not the best solution for whitening\nyour teeth. Once you lose enough tooth enamel, your teeth can become sensitive,\nmaking eating and drinking much more difficult. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But don\u2019t worry! Just because charcoal may not be what your\ndentist recommends, there are other teeth whitening options available. One recommended\ntreatment option is an at-home whitening kit. You\u2019re obviously wanting something\nyou can do at home, so why not let your dentist provide customized application trays\nand professional whitening gel to give you a brighter smile? With proper wear,\nyou\u2019ll notice a significant difference in your smile in just two weeks! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes, the latest trends aren\u2019t always the safest. When\nit comes to your oral health, why take the chance? If you want to whiten your\nteeth, and you\u2019ve heard about the latest craze, talk to your dentist. It\u2019s not\nworth the risk, especially when you could cause damage to your precious pearly\nwhites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author <\/strong>
Dr. Jaclyn Jensen earned a doctor of dental surgery degree from the University of Minnesota in 2006. Focusing on patient comfort, she is committed to improving the health of her patients by using state-of-the-art technology and continuing education. If you\u2019re looking to whiten your smile, Dr. Jensen can help you look and feel your best with cosmetic dentistry services. For questions about our services and how we can help you, visit our website<\/a> or call (218) 281-1301<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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