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Can You Really Use Charcoal to Brighten Your Teeth?One of the most popular skin care ingredients is now crossing over into oral care. |
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Surface stains are caused by coffee, tea and red wine and are known as extrinsic stains — meaning they develop on the outer layer of your teeth, says Los Angeles-based dentist Steven Charng, D.D.S. Activated charcoal won't be able to do anything for intrinsic stains on the dentin layer (which is beneath the enamel) caused by certain medications or trauma to your teeth, says Charng. Activated charcoal also won't change the color of fillings, veneers or crowns, says Gelfand.
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