DIY teeth whiteners are quite popular lately, especially activated charcoal. Still, despite the hype surrounding it, you don’t often hear about whether it’s safe. Even if the charcoal whitens teeth, you wouldn’t want it to come at the cost of tooth damage or infection.
The question of its safety, thankfully, can be quickly answered. Here’s a guide to activated charcoal as a DIY whitener, including its traits, its risks, and why professional whitening from a dentist is better.
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