05-10-2019, 06:25 PM
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style...06521.html
Charcoal-based toothpastes may be one of the trendiest dental products around, but new research suggests they may increase the risk of abrasions, contribute to tooth decay and actually fail to whiten teeth.
According to a new review published in the British Dental Journal, those tempted by such products should approach them with caution because many of them don’t contain fluoride, which is crucial for fighting tooth decay.
The review examined 50 charcoal toothpastes and found that just eight per cent of them actually contained fluoride. The review also found that even among the products that do contain the substance, their effectiveness might be rendered obsolete because charcoal can actually inactivate fluoride.
Not surprising, really: this always seemed like a silly fad that wouldn't stick. I wouldn't use it anyway, because it looks completely gross .
Has anyone here ever used it, and do you think it helped?
Charcoal-based toothpastes may be one of the trendiest dental products around, but new research suggests they may increase the risk of abrasions, contribute to tooth decay and actually fail to whiten teeth.
According to a new review published in the British Dental Journal, those tempted by such products should approach them with caution because many of them don’t contain fluoride, which is crucial for fighting tooth decay.
The review examined 50 charcoal toothpastes and found that just eight per cent of them actually contained fluoride. The review also found that even among the products that do contain the substance, their effectiveness might be rendered obsolete because charcoal can actually inactivate fluoride.
Not surprising, really: this always seemed like a silly fad that wouldn't stick. I wouldn't use it anyway, because it looks completely gross .
Has anyone here ever used it, and do you think it helped?
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