Can Black Toothpaste Whiten Teeth?
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Is Black Toothpaste the secret to whiter teeth?
Can black toothpaste turn your yellow stained teeth white? We had a closer look to see what the manufacturers, consumers, and experts say.
WHY BLACK TOOTHPASTE?
Every year consumers spend over a billion dollars trying to whiten their teeth. Since professional whitening procedures can be expensive, many people turn to cheaper options to attain a brighter smile. Brushing teeth with black toothpaste has become a popular choice in recent years with social media being awash with recommendations and positive reviews.
WHAT IS BLACK TOOTHPASTE?
Black toothpaste is also commonly known as charcoal
HISTORY
History tells us that man has known about the powerful properties of activated charcoal since prehistoric times.
The advanced ancient Egyptian and Greek civilizations were also well aware of the therapeutic powers of activated charcoal and used it for treating various physical ailments, preserving wood, embalming the dead and manufacturing bronze. In fact, there is evidence to suggest that activated carbon was utilized by many cultures throughout history. Native American Indians are thought to have used charcoal to treat stomach disorders and Aborigines realized that this magical black substance could help heal wounds.
SCIENCE
Raw materials like coconut husks, bamboo, and wood are used to produce the charcoal used in black toothpaste. The charcoal only becomes active after it has been treated with a combination of high temperatures, gases, and chemicals to increase its internal pore structure. The size and number of pores is the key to the power of activated charcoal. Inside every particle of activated charcoal are the countless collection of pores that give the material its incredible surface area.