Trendy toothpastes made with charcoal are likely a worse option for your teeth than traditional toothpaste, according to some British dentists. In a new paper, they argue that the claims behind these ...

Charcoal toothpaste used to be an Instagram-trend novelty. Now it’s everywhere, even in chain drugstores. But should you really put black toothpaste in your mouth—and does toothpaste with activated ...

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 ...

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 ...

Chelsea Rae Bourgeois is a registered dietitian nutritionist with several years of experience working in the clinical setting. Once a track and field athlete on a competitive stage, she now finds joy ...

Charcoal toothpaste can remove some surface stains on your teeth, but it doesn’t whiten teeth better than regular toothpaste. Its long-term effects are unclear. Charcoal is one of the biggest trends ...

Take care of your teeth. Once your adult teeth replace your childhood chompers, they are with you for life–a period that is a lot longer than it used to be. “That molar that came in when you were six ...

Two dentists answer: Is whitening toothpaste bad? Turns out it—and charcoal toothpaste—are basically like brushing your teeth with sandpaper. Real talk: Who doesn’t love the feeling of having a ...

Brighten your pearly whites with these dentist-approved whitening strips, LED kits, toothpaste and more. By Khortlyn Cole If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on ...

Brushing your teeth every day isn’t just a way to keep your mouth feeling clean. It’s a way to keep your whole body healthy, too. The American Dental Association recommends brushing twice per day, for ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Any good dentist would tell you that oral health starts with ...