XOC Cleansing Charcoal Toothpaste (4 x 100ml) Whitening

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Abrasive toothpastes can also pose some additional risks to your teeth, Hewlett says. Normally, the surface of a tooth’s root is covered by the gums. But abrasive toothpastes can contribute to gum recession—meaning gum tissue pulling away from teeth and leaving the surface of the roots exposed.

Dantas AAR, et al. (2015). Can a bleaching toothpaste containing blue covarine demonstrate the same bleaching as conventional techniques? An in vitro, randomized and blinded study. Juurlink DN. Activated charcoal for acute overdose: a reappraisal: Activated charcoal: a reappraisal. Br J Clin Pharmacol. 2016;81(3):482-487. doi: 10.1111/bcp.12793 Li Y. Stain removal and whitening by baking soda dentifrice. The Journal of the American Dental Association. 2017;148(11):S20-S26. Doi: 10.1016/j.adaj.2017.09.006

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When looking for teeth whitening products, look for ones that have the ADA seal of acceptance and ones that contain blue covarine and hydrogen peroxide. Although these options may not be as effective as some commercial teeth whitening products, they’re more natural and are easy to use. Talk with a dentist first to find out if these options are right for you: Charcoal toothpastes are gaining popularity across the globe. From Southeast Asia to the West Coast of the United States, a growing number of patients are asking their dental hygienists about charcoal toothpaste. Responding to these inquiries is not always easy because savvy marketing tactics and social media bloggers promote charcoal toothpaste as a natural toothpaste alternative that can effectively whiten teeth. But as a dental professional, it is your responsibility to refute any non-scientifically proven claims and outline the risks of charcoal toothpaste to your patients. Why are charcoal toothpastes gaining popularity in some circles?

XOC Cleansing Charcoal Toothpaste 100ml & Toothbrush

Ebadifar A, et al. (2017). Effect of nano-hydroxyapatite toothpaste on microhardness of artificial carious lesions created on extracted teeth. Further, charcoal deactivates fluoride, which eliminates fluoride’s protection if a charcoal toothpaste does contain fluoride. Again, this could leave a patient at increased risk of decay.