{"id":39,"date":"2024-09-02T21:34:12","date_gmt":"2024-09-02T21:34:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adcst.com\/blog\/?p=39"},"modified":"2024-09-12T21:36:37","modified_gmt":"2024-09-12T21:36:37","slug":"should-i-whiten-my-teeth-activated-charcoal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adcst.com\/blog\/should-i-whiten-my-teeth-activated-charcoal\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I Be Whitening My Teeth with Activated Charcoal?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Activated charcoal isn\u2019t like the wood-burning fuel you might use for your grill. It\u2019s gone through an extra heating process to \u201cactivate\u201d different properties. One of the results of this is the ability to eliminate dental stains \u2013 or at least, that\u2019s what some media influencers and oral hygiene companies claim. If true, activated charcoal would be a cost-effective and easily accessible teeth whitening agent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, what\u2019s the verdict? Should you be whitening your teeth<\/a> with activated charcoal? Dentists don\u2019t think so. Keep reading to find out why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Activated Charcoal is Not FDA or ADA Approved<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You might be familiar with the FDA (Food and Drug Administration), but for context, the ADA (American Dental Association) sets the standard for best dental practices and ethics. They\u2019re sort of like the FDA specifically for dentistry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Researchers have investigated activated charcoal, and as of yet, there\u2019s no data indicating it has any teeth whitening effects. What\u2019s more, activated charcoal is highly abrasive, to the point it significantly damages natural enamel. Between lack of supportive evidence and dental health endangerment, the FDA and ADA have prudently withheld their approval for activated charcoal as a whitening agent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Professional Teeth Whitening is Safe and Effective<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In contrast, your dentist\u2019s teeth whitening services are FDA and ADA approved. As professionals, dentists are able to skillfully apply whitening agents that are gentler than activated charcoal. When it comes to data, millions of patients can attest to the fact that both in-office and take-home treatments whiten teeth by several shades. The proof is in the pudding on this one!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Verdict: Visit Your Dentist for Results You\u2019ll Love<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Overall, you\u2019ll be much more satisfied with your dentist\u2019s teeth whitening treatment than the lackluster muster of activated charcoal. Perhaps one day patients will be able to effectively achieve radiant smiles with over-the-counter solutions. But for now, financing options<\/a> like CareCredit can help make professional teeth whitening more affordable. So don\u2019t be afraid to ask your dentist for a lightning-fast in-office treatment or convenient and leisurely take-home kit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Dr. Roel Valadez, Jr.<\/a> is both highly skilled and highly committed to his patients. He makes sure to build meaningful connections with them, which in turn helps him provide truly personalized treatment plans. If you\u2019re considering whitening your teeth, Dr. Valadez will be happy to give you the run down and discuss your options in more detail! To contact<\/a> his office, call 361-664-3057.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Activated charcoal isn\u2019t like the wood-burning fuel you might use for your grill. It\u2019s gone through an extra heating process to \u201cactivate\u201d different properties. One of the results of this is the ability to eliminate dental stains \u2013 or at least, that\u2019s what some media influencers and oral hygiene companies claim. If true, 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-39","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adcst.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adcst.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adcst.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adcst.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adcst.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=39"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.adcst.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":41,"href":"https:\/\/www.adcst.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39\/revisions\/41"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adcst.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=39"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adcst.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=39"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adcst.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=39"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}