November 2, 2018 - Dedicated Dental

Throughout history, charcoal has been used to mitigate the effects of poison or drug overdoses and used as a wound salve thanks to its ability to grab and absorb impurities. Now “activated” charcoal can be found in shampoos, supplements, facemasks and even toothpaste. Charcoal toothpaste has been promoted for its teeth whitening and breath-freshening abilities, but is it really as