Activated charcoal for teeth whitening?

wvumountiefan · ‎09-12-2013

I know there is another thread about teeth whitening, but I'm wondering if anyone has tried this? I read some reviews and articles online. Seems to work, but the biggest complaint is the mess if you aren't careful. I thought at first "yuck," but they say it's odorless and has no taste. Anyone chime in and offer some advice on this? TIA

DowntonAbbey · ‎03-09-2010

I have no information about this so I hope those that do will offer information. I have never seen it advertised or heard about this type of treatment. Cost?

Debra Nugent · ‎05-01-2012

Yes, I have done this. It works. I bought my activated charcoal at a health food store in caplets. I just break one apart and put it on a wet tooth brush and brush away. No taste at all but black spit. Rinse the sink well after, I have not had any sink staining issues.

ID2 · ‎06-25-2012

Just the thought of this sounds absolutely horrible.

"Pure Michigan"

Kathylatte · ‎03-20-2010

I didnt notice any whitening for me. I had to brush my teeth with regular tooth paste afterward to get all the charcoal out. Its messy

SilleeMee · ‎05-22-2016

From what I've read and understand is that you have to put the charcoal on your teeth and leave it there for three minutes. Make a paste of the charcoal powder first then smear it on. Some youtube vids make it look messy and it can also stain your clothes and linens. I already have some charcoal powder that I use to make facial masks. I'm going to try it on my teeth now.

Abrowneyegirl · ‎03-15-2010

There is a few activated charcoal tooth products (powders and pastes) out there, I almost tried one out of curiousity until I learned that it can stain some dental work.

Since I have a crown, I did not want to risk it- I have enough headaches.

ALRATIBA · ‎07-15-2016

After what I've spent on my teeth all these years, there's no way I'd risk my teeth with a DIY whitening treatment. Let the dentist do it!

blankette · ‎03-12-2010

It would be eaSY ENOUGH, i MAKE MY OWN TOOTH POWDER AND i CANT SEE WHERE IT WOULD THAT HARD TO JUST ADD IT IN. Sorry, hit my caps.

Texasmouse · ‎09-27-2010

I just purchased a "natural toothpaste" in a jar from a vendor for Inunctus (a company out of SF) who had a booth set out on the main plaza. He stated that it would whiten teeth in 2 to 3 days. After reading this thread, I thought I'd give it a try. It contains activated charcoal along with some natural oils, etc. Going to try it to see if it works.