{"id":212,"date":"2019-05-09T15:27:45","date_gmt":"2019-05-09T15:27:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mitchellsmiledesign.com\/blog\/?p=212"},"modified":"2022-03-23T13:09:49","modified_gmt":"2022-03-23T13:09:49","slug":"is-using-charcoal-on-my-teeth-safe-your-cosmetic-dentist-has-the-answers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mitchellsmiledesign.com\/blog\/2019\/05\/09\/is-using-charcoal-on-my-teeth-safe-your-cosmetic-dentist-has-the-answers\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Using Charcoal on My Teeth Safe? Your Cosmetic Dentist Has the Answer!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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People are obsessed with white teeth, and for good reason,\ntoo. Research has shown that those with white smiles are perceived as younger,\nmore successful, healthier, and more trustworthy. Because of this, many people\nare turning to various methods of teeth whitening. One option that has become\nviral on social media is using activated charcoal for brighter smiles. So how\ndoes something that is black help to actually whiten your teeth? Is it safe? Keep\nreading to learn the answers from your expert cosmetic dentist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is Activated Charcoal?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Activated charcoal is similar to regular charcoal that you\nmay use for a Sunday barbeque, but it\u2019s created for medical applications. This\nis made by heating up charcoal with a gas that creates pores in the material,\nwhich traps chemicals. Traditionally, this mineral is used to treat intestinal\ngas, cholestasis during pregnancy, and even low cholesterol levels. However,\nwith its recent increase in popularity, you can now find activated\ncharcoal-related products at any of your local drugstores. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How is Charcoal Supposed to Whiten My Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The pores created on activated charcoal binds with the rough\nparts of your teeth, which are usually surface stains or plaque. This makes it\nmuch easier to remove yellowing stains that have developed on your teeth. Once\nthe charcoal has been given enough time to bind with your smile, it can be\nremoved, taking the plaque, bacteria, and food particles with it. That\u2019s why\nit\u2019s become so popular\u2014it can remove various discoloration on the surface of\nyour teeth all at once. However, because charcoal will only latch on to the\ngritty parts of your teeth, it won\u2019t be able to remove any stains beneath the\nsurface. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is it Safe to Use?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Activated charcoal is safe to ingest, but it can actually\ndamage your tooth enamel if you\u2019re not careful. Because it\u2019s gritty, make sure\nto only lightly graze your teeth when applying charcoal to avoid scratching or\nchipping them. You should always check with your dentist before trying an\nat-home treatment for your safety. In fact, your dentist will be able to tell\nyou if charcoal will even be effective on your smile. For stains beneath the\nsurface of your teeth or natural discoloration, they will recommend a professional\nwhitening treatment.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know more about activated charcoal, be careful\nif you decide to use it. Also, understand that with teeth whitening, nothing\nwill beat professional care. If you\u2019re looking for dramatic and safe results\nevery time, contact your dentist in Oklahoma City to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meet the Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Bradley Mitchell is an experienced dentist who loves\nhelping his patients receive the smile of their dreams with professional teeth\nwhitening. He offers both in-office and at-home options for your convenience.\nHe currently runs his own practice, and he can be contacted through his website<\/a> or by\nphone at (405) 755-2670 for any questions. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

People are obsessed with white teeth, and for good reason, too. Research has shown that those with white smiles are perceived as younger, more successful, healthier, and more trustworthy. Because of this, many people are turning to various methods of teeth whitening. One option that has become viral on social media is using activated charcoal […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-212","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mitchellsmiledesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/212","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mitchellsmiledesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mitchellsmiledesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mitchellsmiledesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mitchellsmiledesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=212"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.mitchellsmiledesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/212\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":215,"href":"https:\/\/www.mitchellsmiledesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/212\/revisions\/215"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mitchellsmiledesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=212"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mitchellsmiledesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=212"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mitchellsmiledesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=212"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}