Activated Charcoal Teeth Whitening: Dentist Thoughts, Is It Safe?

[@greenlion6544]

Thanks Doc. I might use this between cleanings. Since I try to make it every 6 months, I will try to lightly do this every 3.

[@gesterlove]

Green that makes sense

[@hyunkilee2442]

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[@maddie3329]

I wish this was more known. I used activated charcoal almost daily for months because the product said it could be used daily and my teeth got more sensitive. I still use it occasionally, but didn’t realize it should be this little. What products do you recommend for more regular use?

[@KantorDental]

Maddie Schmidt just regular toothpaste is fine. I like Colgate. All toothpastes have a little abrasive in it for whitening. Also your teeth will look whiter after a dental cleaning as well.

[@rskrks]

I brush my teeth with professional car polishing compound.

[@mrmz3802]

Oh noooo

[@carpelunam]

buff that baby out

[@RonaRon_]

Duudee🤣

[@kiaranyt771]

xDDD

[@ΕΛΛΗΝΑΣΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤΟΡΑΣ]

There's a brand called heritage store activated charcoal toothpaste.

[@hellowill]

So good to use once a month?

[@greykantor945]

Yes

[@momoshikiotsutsuki5888]

I was almost using it but I was curious that is charcoal safe I didn't use it should i ??

[@KantorDental]

Momoshiki I don’t suggest it for regular use.

[@blessingd4025]

Hey doc.What if I use both charcoal and regular toothpaste together?

[@KantorDental]

Tshego I’m not sure. Sounds like you really want to use charcoal.

[@quince_prince6336]

Hey doc, I always used activated charcoal powder on my regular toothpaste everyday for 10 months now. Is it fine to switch back to regular toothpaste?

[@KantorDental]

quince yes that’s fine. In fact I would only use activated charcoal sparingly.

[@theopoliswaters2405]

Your thoughts on using activate charcoal floss as part of my daily regimen.

[@KantorDental]

Theopolis sounds great!

[@damjan8051]

Hey doc. I recently bought one active charcoal powder before seeing this video. I haven't used it yet, but it says on the package that its fine, gentle and non abrasive. Should i use it?

[@KantorDental]

Damjan not sure. I don’t know all the brands.

[@ΕΛΛΗΝΑΣΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤΟΡΑΣ]

What about the enamel wearing off that's my top concern.

[@greykantor945]

@user-y Just don't use it too often.

[@ΕΛΛΗΝΑΣΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤΟΡΑΣ]

@@greykantor945 How often would you recomened using it ?

[@brushesbyviola]

I have the VIP Smiles Organic Coconut Charcoal powder , I use it after my regular toothpaste. I want whiter teeth during my childhood using baking powder for whiter. Should I stop using the charcoal?

[@greykantor945]

Viola I would just recommend using it less often. 1 or 2 times per month.

[@brushesbyviola]

@@greykantor945 Thank you

[@miamonroe4195]

Charcoal tooth paste? I use brush buddies but I do want to strengthen my enamel I've had the issue before I started using it.

[@hyunkilee2442]

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[@nasrudeenabubakar1120]

hey docs can I use it once a month

[@greykantor945]

nasrudeen that's a great idea!

[@elgatov823]

i see you kind of changed your opinion about activated charcoal, Dr. Kantor.
Wouldn't it be better for dentist and patients to talk about the RDA abrasiveness scale of activated charcoal?

[@KantorDental]

elgatov thanks for watching my videos! I do talk with my patients about abrasiveness. Do you sell activated charcoal?

[@elgatov823]

@@KantorDental Not at all, I am trying to better clean my teeth because everything is closed down due to the pandemic and they are somewhat stained.
I thought baking soda was really abrasive to the teeth but now it appears it is as abrasive as water and I was wondering how abrasive charcoal really is.
I just want my teeth a little bit whiter 😢

[@marlena28]

I have a black toothpaste that starts off black but when I brush for a few seconds, the toothpaste becomes white. Is that type of toothpaste safe?

[@KantorDental]

Step I’m not sure. It depends on how abrasive it is.

[@peteophelia3424]

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[@leighthompson3600]

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[@peteophelia3424]

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[@mickhelpinto3506]

How often should use it ?

[@KantorDental]

Michel Pinto it’s hard to say. I wouldn’t use it more than once a month.

[@mickhelpinto3506]

@@KantorDental okayy thank u doc!

[@PPCCO.]

Holy shit, I’ve been using it daily with the water pik sonic care two for about 3 weeks smh

[@rick9471]

How to whiten it safely I need it 😭😭😭

[@gesterlove]

Rickey start with a dental cleaning and talk to your dentist about it

[@hyunkilee2442]

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[@melissag0448]

I’m a dental hygienist there is no “safe way” ultimately you’ll still damage the enamel somewhat
Just make sure your enamel is strong enough. Once every 2 years profesional whitening should be good if you’re maintains cleanings.

[@mimivwc]

@@melissag0448 my teeth stains easily and today my oral hygienist told me to buy charcoal powder and use it every night so I am so confused

[@blue-eyed-bandit]

​@melissag0448 what if proffessional whitening treatment at a dentist doest work? The dentist apologized and said results can vary 😢

[@friedchickenchessemilos2687]

Crap, my mom just bought me a activated charcoal toothbrush, toothpaste, and floss😬 i second day using it ill be sure to try to switch off it

[@greykantor3136]

Glad you learned something from my video:) Thanks for the comment.

[@rick9471]

I'm too scared to use it now but I want to whiten my teeth 😭😭😭

[@gesterlove]

Ricky just get a cleaning at the dentist. That will help a lot!

[@rick9471]

😞ok

[@MALXCX]

Try crest 3D white toothpaste

[@blue-eyed-bandit]

​@@gesterloveI went to the dentist for a cleaning and a few weeks later for a whitening treatment. My teeth didn't change very much. How can I whiten them?