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Charcoal Toothpaste: Does the Black Stuff Really Whiten?

It's the hottest ingredient in oral care — we've got the lowdown on whether it's worth trying

by Rachel White  |  COMMENT

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The claims
The claims Charcoal has been used forever to clean teeth — though while the ancient Romans may have started the trend, it's buzzier than ever right now. Brushing with activated charcoal can help with bad breath by absorbing the bacteria that causes it. It's gritty, like baking soda, so it can also be used to buff the surfaces of your teeth, to literally polish them.

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SEE NEXT PAGE: Does it "detox" your mouth?
 

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