Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Can charcoal toothpaste really whiten your teeth? Experts explain why the popular product can pose some risks to your oral health.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Without a doubt, one of the most popular ingredients to emerge in the last five years is charcoal—specifically activated charcoal.

Instagram has taken brands from indie to superstar status, catapulting many into million-dollar companies, but the platform also touts products that could do more damage than good. One popular trend ...

“Charcoal and whitening toothpastes are highly abrasive and can cause permanent destruction to your tooth structure,” says celebrity dentist Dr. Dustin Cohen of The Practice of Beverly Hills. “They’re ...

It may seem counterintuitive to use black toothpaste to whiten your teeth. However, having charcoal in your toothpaste can give you whiter teeth as well as several other oral hygiene benefits. Keep in ...

If you’ve scrolled through TikTok lately, you’ve probably seen people swearing by sleek black tubes promising whiter, brighter teeth with the help of activated charcoal. But does toothpaste with ...

An Oklahoma attorney is suing Hello Products, LLC. over its charcoal toothpaste. William Federman says the toothpaste is abrasive and permanently damaged his clients' teeth -- removing the enamel.

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Toothpaste is part of most everyone’s daily routine and the right kind is important for healthy teeth. For a product you spit out, there’s a lot to consider. The drugstore aisle is filled with an ever ...

What is the best charcoal toothpaste? Finding the right toothpaste can be tricky, especially when you have a combination of things you’re looking for, whether it be teeth sensitivity or cavity ...