Is activated charcoal effective for teeth whitening?

Q. Is activated charcoal effective for teeth whitening?

Answered by
Dr. Iyer Parth Laxminarayan
and medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team.
This is a premium question & answer published on Jun 22, 2017 and last reviewed on: Sep 09, 2023

Hello doctor,

Is activated charcoal really effective for whitening teeth? I see that it is very popular in other parts of the world, while it is still gaining momentum in my country.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

I do get many queries related to activated charcoal. There is neither absolute indication for its use nor evidence for its benefits. I suggest you start with a minimal amount at first. You may try it once or twice a day and continue using it if you get a favorable result for about three weeks. Discontinue immediately in case of an allergic reaction. Thank you.


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