Is Trendy toothpaste safe to use?

 Is charcoal and teeth whitening toothpaste safe for my teeth?

You might have seen a lot of advertisements on TV or Internet regarding charcoal and whitening toothpaste. But have you ever wonder about it’s safety? The adds claims that these toothpaste brightens your teeth, but they never explains how it will do, how much and how long to use.  

Charcoal toothpaste has recently become a trendy tooth-whitening choice, joining the ever-swelling ranks of whitening products lining store shelves. It contains activated charcoal, which is a fine powder composed of coconut shells, wood, and other natural substances oxidised under heat. Since it's abrasive, it can indeed help remove surface stains on teeth, but there's no evidence it works on stains below the enamel — limiting its effectiveness.

While using charcoal on teeth is safe in small doses, you shouldn't use this type of toothpaste every day. It's simply too abrasive for the task, risking damage to tooth enamel, the protective outer covering of the teeth. Charcoal toothpaste may even stain teeth inadvertently when charcoal particles get caught in tiny tooth cracks or leave teeth grey or black around the edges. And lastly, most charcoal toothpastes don't contain fluoride, which protects your teeth against decay. It does this in two ways: First, fluoride strengthens your tooth enamel and reduces the chance of acid damage. Second, it can reverse the early stages of acid damage by re-mineralising areas where the disease begins.

You're better off opting for a standard, fluoride-containing toothpaste instead of a trendy newer product. 

Be wise and alert before choosing any healthcare products. Always read the composition or ingredients and amount of dose written behind the package. Read about the product reviews given by the people over Internet , or even consult with your trusted doctor before using. Never ever risk or experiment with your health. Yours and your family health is the most important wealth you can achieve. Be safe.