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Uncategorized · March 5, 2019

Warning: Charcoal Toothpaste

Today I want to discuss toothpaste. Specifically Charcoal toothpastes. ALL charcoal toothpastes are BAD for you. I’ll just get that out there first.

This is so important to note because 1. toothpaste is in your mouth every single day, multiple times per day, and 2. all companies who sell charcoal toothpastes are lying to you for profit.

I have never felt so infomerical-y writing that, but it’s true, and I am so, so disappointed that it is legal to sell in the United States. Note: The American Dental Association (ADA) has not approved charcoal toothpaste as being safe to use.

I started using charcoal toothpaste out of curiosity about a year ago, and used it for about 6 months. Over the summer, Smile Brilliant asked if I wanted to work with together, and we began our working relationship. When I told my contact there that I was using charcoal toothpaste, she warned me of the dangers and sent me this link.

HOLY SHIT.

After reading this, I did a LOT of online research around charcoal toothpaste. And I mean a lot (just call me Doogie Howser).

Here is what I came up with {source}:

Not only do you risk overdose, several other risks of using charcoal toothpaste have been brought forward.  The biggest concerns include:

Abrasiveness. Used regularly charcoal can damage tooth enamel and gum tissue.

Over-absorption. Charcoal may absorb beneficial items such as needed medications.

Constipation. Intestinal blockages and constipation can be a result of long term use of charcoal, in addition to black stools and a discolored tongue.

After effects. Even those who love charcoal toothpaste report needing to use regular toothpaste after a charcoal treatment to rinse it away and give fresh breath, otherwise a black residue may remain

No fluoride. Charcoal toothpaste can’t be used in place of regular toothpaste as it doesn’t contain the necessary component of fluoride, which fights dental decay. “Fluoride is nature’s cavity fighter and can cut tooth decay by up to 40 percent.” Source: Daily Burn

Unknown safety. There are few studies on the benefits of charcoal as a dietary supplement, so both short and long-term effects are unknown.

Unknown effectiveness. Charcoal’s whitening effect is largely speculative. There have been no scientifically accepted studies that confirm charcoal’s whitening claims.

So, I quit using it as soon as I knew about the dangers. And I am sad to report that I have seen permanent damage from using a charcoal toothpaste: my enamel has been worn off on several of my teeth. This is devastating as I have put so much effort into the health of my teeth, from getting braces as a young teenager, making sure that I brush and floss regularly, and whiten my teeth.

The next step: I am visiting my dentist this month to explore options for restoring my teeth. If anyone has had experience with this, please let me know. I will also be pursuing a class action lawsuit against the toothpaste brand that I used.

I hope that my blog post prevents someone from ever using charcoal toothpaste.

xo, Lynn

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  1. Samantha Walzem says

    March 5, 2019 at 3:52 pm

    Ugh, Lynn, I know the feeling… I used charcoal toothpaste a few times but actually stopped when I saw your post about it last year — thanks!

    Like you, I also always tried to take great care of my teeth and really took a lot of pride in them. Last year I went to a new dentist and he did completely unnecessary and shoddy “restoration” work on one of my front teeth to fix a chip. Long story short, he essentially destroyed that tooth and left me with tooth sensitivity, besides a sub-par aesthetic result. It was a hard way to learn an important lesson — always do your research!!

    -Sam

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  2. Faima says

    March 6, 2019 at 5:47 pm

    so much great and important information here! Thanks for sharing this with us

    Fatima8450.blogspot.com

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  3. Amy lyons says

    March 12, 2019 at 2:45 am

    I’m interested in joining you. I’m currently undergoing $7000 of dental procedures that my dentist has confirmed was caused by using charcoal toothpaste over the past 6 months. I thoroughly researched this product 6 months ago and there was no bad media on it as it was such a new and “natural” method. I followed the directions on the packaging which my dentist is shocked by. I have spread the word as word as much as I can to prevent others the same painful and expensive outcome. I would like to see this company pay for such horrendous faulse advertising. Please feel free to contact me. Located in Southern California.

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