You’ve probably heard of activated charcoal if you’re considering DIY teeth whitening. On social media and elsewhere, the material is hyped as a miracle whitener that can give you instant results with low cost and effort. But Internet forums and word-of-mouth aren’t exactly reliable, fact-checked sources. Should you trust what you’re hearing and get in on this trend?
As it turns out, claims of charcoal’s whitening effects are greatly exaggerated. See for yourself in this summary on activated charcoal — its traits, risks, and why to get professional whitening instead.
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