Activated Charcoal Teeth Whitening. Is It Safe?

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Activated Charcoal Teeth Whitening. Is It Safe?

[@izri3383]

Of course a dentist would say it’s bad, he wants people to pay him for his whitening instead.

[@bentleythe3rd]

IZRI 🙄

[@AlexAlex-qr7uf]

IZRI He talks likes he's unsure of himself, I think he could be lying.

[@StevenGregoryJayy]

IZRI you are ABSOLUTELY correct!

[@ashleyr4857]

ikr he’s stupid

[@danielledoyle7645]

😂😂🤣🤣

[@bigsanchez22]

no charcoal doesn't work, so come by my office where you'll waste hundreds of dollars.

[@damondshelton411]

bigsanchez22 sounds about the size of it

[@ashleyr4857]

lmao ikr

[@luvinlygracious2353]

lmao 😂

[@Alex-yz8gm]

You'd be the type of person who doesn't vaccinate their kid

[@borgholable]

its even more apparent when you consider HIS product the he advises , if charcoal is indeed "abrasive" then we know for a fact that the product they advise of are extremely abrasive with time . so yeah i do very much agree with you

[@bethanywagner9845]

I clearly see that you are trying to inform and not trying to make money. Dentistry is a tough industry and something that takes a lot of heart to do. I also saw you were a bit camera shy as well. You did great and were very helpful. Thank you for informing people of other natural products that actually work and not just giving a "don't do it, just let me fix it" approach. It would be a shame to see perfectly good youtuber teeth degraded because of some trend. Activated charcoal is good for gas and bloating, absorbing when you swallowed poisoning before seeing a hospital, and making a paste for burns. My favorite if for face masks. All of which will not degrade skin or teeth. I like to save my teeth as much as possible. Thanks again.

[@CaliforniaCardsmith]

What!! What other natural products did he recommend? Are you another dentist? Everything in that cabinet was chemical...

[@dailycookie-cutter2500]

Activated charcoal is not for everybody. I USED it and it caused me serious tooth pain. I think the enamel wear is true. It's the kind of pain that exists in both hot and cold. Please ensure u don't react to it when you use it.

[@Splicer16]

This guy didn’t sound too confident... “uh” “um” “uh”

[@neptune8894]

Splicer16 I do that to you probably do it to so stop it he just nervous

[@justbreathe3161]

That has nothing to do with Confidence

[@BRado]

everyones ripping 'this guy' apart, geez, well i appreciate the video doc. thanks so much for taking the time out of your day to discuss this

[@Daveomabegin]

Thank you for citing a bona fide scientific study when helping to educate the public about the realities of this beauty fad. Thumbs up for science! :-)

[@CaliforniaCardsmith]

Daveomabegin a scientific study paid for by the dental association. Bias much? That’s like big pharma doing a study to see if homeopathic medicine actually works. Of course the “science” is going to say no... money talks. You can pay a scientist to get whatever results you want!

[@marciesmith2313]

I was told about charcoal on teeth from an elder from my church that had beautiful teeth and passed away at a good old age but had his real teeth. I bet it works!

[@silverhranch]

Although I do agree with him somewhat on charcoal, this guy was trained wrong by the ADA.

[@JustTrying2MakeitToJesus]

Sooo glad I found this, I was given a LARGE bottle of this stuff today as a gift from a company ( very sweet ) but I don't know much about it. This was very helpful thank you

[@LottieSue]

Who did the study? How many subjects were tested? Over long long of a period was the est, how aggressive the brushing, daily, weekly? Hydrogen peroxide kills good and bad bacteria and shouldn't be used repeatedly or it effects gum health. Xylitol is a substitute for sugar it does not prevent cavities.

[@hygienewizedentaled55]

Please read about Xylitol and the benefits it provides to the oral cavity. It can prevent caries by reducing bacteria in the mouth.

[@DoubleDJGeek]

he said reduce not prevent

[@obiewanobie8726]

It works,, this guy don't hnow,,,I've used it a week stright ,,even my girlfriend says my teeth are looking different, ,,I didn't tell her I was using activated charcoal

[@tommyjunior1468]

doctors don't help. all they do is lie so people buy their medecine and big pharm gets richer. They don't want people to use natural stuff.

[@MiKey-cj2fo]

Yea I'm supposed to trust a comment that can't even use proper grammar over a doctor You probably don't even have a girlfriend smh

[@vanessaespejel8294]

Only One Obie Chef Original Obie lol

[@bentleythe3rd]

Tommy Junior 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@youare2446]

how are your teeth now? are you still using charcoal? have you noticed any side effects?

[@brandonvillalon6863]

He said Hugh so many times 😁, but the whitening paste is only for ages 14 and up though my dentist said

[@CaliforniaCardsmith]

Big Red ya if it has an age restriction it can’t be good. Just like crest toothpaste says call poison control if ingested! It’s poison

[@SemaAvalith]

Why did I read the comments...

[@myexclusiverealm116]

Hello, Thank you for the video, this was very helpful. But can you please tell us more about the effective and safest whitening products ? I could not get the full names of the items you mentioned ! thank you very much and have good times.

[@KantorDental]

Mélissa Solovyova thanks for the kind words. I have a video which is just what you’re looking for. Hope it helps :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3rHlaR5rZWdn6s

[@Mslovely42]

I went to the dentist to go get my teeth cleaned a basic teeth cleaning is covered under my insurance dental office said I have to pay a $118 out of my pocket because I need an extra deep cleaning I'm like really.. they always trying to get extra money out of people play any other doctors office

[@KantorDental]

Lamach Williams a scaling and root planing or deep cleaning is necessary sometimes to prevent gum disease. If you heard 4’s and 5’s when they were measuring your pockets, you should definitely get the deep cleaning.

[@mswest6782]

Lucky for u . I have to pay $240

[@TheSmithNL]

Of course a dentist group who earns a living of teeth withening do not advise using home remedies

[@mistyblu6976]

Max Power did you even watch the video? Apparently not. He specifically names 3 over the counter products. That are better (for the health of your teeth) to obtain the results activated charcoal is claiming. You know some people do actually care. This man was giving genuine advice. Not one time did he try to detour the viewers away from diy home remedies.

[@hygienewizedentaled55]

Thank you Doctor! I completely agree and I have read the article. We are fighting a losing battle unfortunately but I believe that the trend will lose it's interest in the future. All we can do is inform and let people make their own decisions that they base on the "non-professional online experts" that can be found on KZbin.

[@madsli]

Is this video made for people blind on their left eye?

[@KantorDental]

madsli haha. I guess I’m not the director of photography I thought I was.

[@mauricewatkins6076]

Second video I've seen of these doctors desperately trying win back costumers😂😂😂 hella cringy haha honestly funny to watch

[@mikaelagomez937]

maurice watkins yup it’s all about moneyBut knowing that tooth paste that has fluoride is good for your teeth knowing that fluoride it’s poison

[@robfninh]

I found it works for a quick fix but it is messy. (Black goes everywhere) I am not sure how much abrasion takes place but I would try occasionally. Try it. It is interesting and I got white teeth........

[@lc31777]

Okay cool! Cause I just saw it being advertised on Snapchat! Thanks Doc

[@DrRisk01]

Thank you !

[@carolwalker9330]

"choose all the BEST studies", what are the BEST studies? How they are choosing them? I am using Charcoal powder for a long time (one time per week) and it is keeping my teeth white. I am a smoker and a coffee addict and this is the only thing that helps my teeth.

[@KantorDental]

Carol Walker excellent question. All Review articles select studies based on certain criteria. In this case the criteria was population size, peer review, more than 2 years and a couple others, you can find it in the article. As for keeping your teeth white from constant surface staining I would suggest using the charcoal powder a little less. It is usually very abrasive and can damage teeth if used too often. Also make sure you don't eat anything acidic within 15 minutes so your enamel is as strong as possible during the abrasion. Hope this helps!

[@brianconner664]

Dr. Do you worry about fluoride? Do you worry about toxic chemicals in fillings and root canals you perform?

[@KantorDental]

brian conner I do not. There are toxic affects of high doses of fluoride. There is mercury in amalgam fillings. There is BPA in composite (white) fillings. There is a chance of recurrent infection in a root canal. There are also other rare risks associated with dental procedures. The only other option is to let the tooth decay away or extract the tooth. All dental procedures are done to save teeth. All chemical's used are in low enough concentration to not affect your body. And I say this having read multiple studies supporting this claim. The studies presented to support claims of toxicity of dental materials are at best inconclusive, usually poorly done and frequently anecdotal.

[@KantorDental]

brian conner this video might help: www.kantordental.com/blog/are-root-canals-safe/

[@o.a6466]

I believe that it only becomes dangerous when you use it daily and everyday.

[@chasewhallon]

have you seen this??? chasethedream.co/collections/feature-collection/products/30g-teeth-whitening

[@MJ-nu6ui]

well thank you

[@RyanWaymire]

Hey, I really appreciate this video you made, along with the citation of the resource. I found myself in the classical Californian predicament, my mother wants me to use "all natural" products. My father suggested I get my teeth whitened, as I drink a large amount of coffee and other staining drinks. He really doesn't have a preference on the product I use. So, my mom went and bought this stuff, because it was cheap (and lets be honest, their marketing is pretty good). I have used it only for about one week, but my teeth are already becoming more sensitive. I'm not sure I should continue to use this product. Should I see my dentist about these issues? and, what is the product you would recommend to use for teeth whitening. Again, thank you for the video; I hope you respond to my comment. - Ryan Waymire.

[@KantorDental]

Ryan Waymire glad you liked the video. If you have noticed increased sensitivity that doesn’t go away after 48 hrs I would stop using the product. Dental whitening products that your dentist offers will cause your teeth to become more sensitive but only for a couple days. Most dentists offer either a hydrogen peroxide or a carbomide peroxide. Both are equally as “natural” as activated charcoal and have proven to be safe and effective. Definitely see your dentist to explore his/her options for teeth whitening.

[@RyanWaymire]

Wow, thanks for the immediate reply. Sometimes its hard to find good information on the internet. I will pay attention to how long my teeth are sensitive and talk to my dentist for more information. Keep up the good attitude and hard work! Thank you so much.

[@rindeldonnet7356]

Could be a point to the abrasion

[@blutsx]

not saying your info is wrong, but you didn't seem confident communicating your message.

[@Xxxtraxxtra]

How much does professional teeth whitening cost, then?

[@mswest6782]

$200 and up

[@PenguinxFAIL]

Thanks for your constructive information. I bought an Activated charcoal whitening thing and i'm gonna try it anyways just for the experience. I won't use it often so my enamel don't die though! lol

[@benchaabenehichem]

what's the point of showing the products from far away ?

[@sabrinathompson4678]

Lol!

[@consumer9414]

What if u use pro enamel toothpaste? After using carbon coco?

[@KantorDental]

Heather Morrisseau I’m not sure. There’s never been a study on that. In my opinion the chemical you use on your teeth isn’t as important as the mechanical removal of plaque (ie brushing and flossing). So first make sure you are brushing and flossing correctly. Beautiful healthy teeth will follow.

[@therealaisha294]

regular toothpaste strip away the enamel

[@He1iconia]

Would the charcoal still whiten teeth if it was applied to the teeth and let sit for a few minutes, but NOT scrubbed around with the toothbrush? This might eliminate the majority of the abrasive effects, and maybe the charcoal would still pull stains off the teeth? Also, I was wondering about swishing with hydrogen peroxide. Pros/cons of that? Thanks! :)

[@KantorDental]

Megan Smith Great questions! But I doubt the charcoal will whiten without brushing. My guess (there is no study) is that the whitening effects of charcoal are from the abrasives. Just like other whitening toothpastes. Hydrogen peroxide is a great mouth rinse. Mix the 5% solution with water 50/50.

[@waynesWyrdWorld]

Very short term charcoal use on healthy, strong teeth can't be that bad, surely? Even if you only did it once every 6-12 months? I'd rather use charcoal than peroxide.

[@KantorDental]

wayne morris I agree it is unlikely that it will destroy your teeth in a short period of time. All I’m saying is that more studies are needed to determine the safety or even just a small test by the charcoal company to report the abrasiveness of the product.

[@elanacarter1787]

If it does whiten your teeth, it means it's scraping off your enamel. Hurts my teeth thinking about it .

[@JuliatCung]

Well, if it’s really that bad for your teeth then you will have more customers flocking to dentists. So a win-win for everyone. Hurray

[@gauchohombre1768]

Keep in mind who is telling you this: the very biased ADA...it is in their best interest and the best interests of sycophant dentists that NO ONE do or buy anything natural....otherwise it cuts into dental practice profits. This guy puts forth the same old tired dental advice.

[@ivy-cw6bh]

So what is activated charcoal? Is it the same with normal charcoal or are they the same?

[@justbreathe3161]

Activated simply means there more activity going on when brushing. More things are happening which is why your teeth gets more white but there is not enough studies yet to really know if its over all good for you.

[@jennineons1863]

hi! what if while brushing teeth with activated charcoal it go to alimentary canal through mouth as some of the pieces of activated charcoal remain the mouth by one mean or other . its first time i have use and i m worried that what will happen when it will go into my stomach and what will it do? please reply .

[@KantorDental]

Jenni neons I do not know the effects of activated charcoal on your digestive tract. I suspect it is inert but I am not well versed on the studies that have been done.

[@jennineons1863]

@@KantorDental OK thanks for reply

[@cellularlink]

Fucking charcoal after one month my teeth pain has started. Now i can't drink or eat anything cold and warm. So much pain i have in my teeths

[@dona_grace]

No, don't do that natural stuff, do this, it's more expensive and we don't know how you'll get cancer from it. But!, your teeth will be whiter, faster.

[@kool8800]

My mom has pain in her mouth and it causes her to have headache. Will gum cleaning fix the issue?

[@KantorDental]

Ahmed Sarfraz it’s possible. It’s hard to say without xrays and an exam.

[@kool8800]

@@KantorDental her dentist did say she needs deep gum cleaning, also when she started to use sensodyne her pain felt better.

[@mswest6782]

Ahmed Sarfraz Best toothpaste. She definitely sounds like she needs a deep cleaning.

[@kool8800]

@@mswest6782 she did and had X-rays and everything was fine. She has Temporomandibular joint dysfunction I believe. She’s had arthritis for a while so she has arthritis in her jaw which is why she’s in pain all the time

[@mswest6782]

Ahmed Sarfraz ohh😬 well hopes she gets better. 💛

[@alissaspafford8846]

I’m glad I watched this before trying this, I’m just gonna stick to crest products.

[@valrestaino1281]

ofcourse you're gonna say its not good, its a threat to your industry, 28 dollars vs 800 dollars.

[@KantorDental]

Val Restaino there are actually some very affordable and safe whitening treatments for as low as $60

[@buttermoment2748]

Dentists are losing a ton of money because people are using inexpensive Charcoal to whiten their teeth lol. Any time you see major companies or industries debunking cheap methods ... it's probably because they are losing money. After all ... if people can safely and effectively whiten their teeth at home .... why pay a month's salary to get it done at a dentist? It all comes down to money.

[@patioex]

ya but .... is toothpaste not abrasive also???

[@KantorDental]

Jeffrey Perry yes toothpaste is also abrasive. But most commercial toothpastes use silica as an abrasive which has been shown to have minimal effect on the enamel while maintaining a whiter smile. I do worry about the increased abrasiveness of whitening toothpaste and do not suggest those. The article that I refer to in the video is only saying that more testing is necessary to determine the safety of its abrasive nature.

[@KantorDental]

Jeffrey Perry great point! A toothpastes abrasiveness should be reported by the company, if it is reputable. Please see my blog article on this very subject :) www.kantordental.com/blog/how-abrasive-is-your-toothpaste/

[@chasewhallon]

have you seen this??? chasethedream.co/collections/feature-collection/products/30g-teeth-whitening

[@kemeticspirituality7710]

Of course he going to say it's bad!! Think people !!!

[@chasewhallon]

have you seen this??? chasethedream.co/collections/feature-collection/products/30g-teeth-whitening

[@HaileyRae]

Are there any whitening products that actually work?

[@KantorDental]

Hailey Clark most definitely. There are many products that get great results. Talk to your dentist about the best option for you or watch my video on whitening.

[@HaileyRae]

Kantor Dental Group awesome thank you 😊

[@USMC816]

Lol yeah the dentist if you want to pay out the ass. But it's the best and safest way. Also the crest whitening strips work amazingly. My teeth used to be ridiculously white from using those everyday 2 times a day until I ran out of a pack. Your teeth will get sensitive though for a period of time.

[@ops6789]

Yea crest white strips

[@hygienewizedentaled55]

Whitening works by using Peroxide products over a period of time. Strength + time. Burst whitestrips are excellent. They used H202 6% and do not cause sensitivity. Go to Burstoralcare.com to check it out. Promo code S6CM65 for a discount. I am a hygienist.

[@CaliforniaCardsmith]

A study by the American dental association on activated charcoal is like big pharma doing a study to see if homeopathic medicine actually works. Bias much?

[@junabae7568]

I want to whiten my teeth but it’ll cost me $1,000+ 🙄😂

[@RHEC1776]

Bullshit Come to SoCal we do that shit in the malls here lmao. No joke my wife and I plus our three daughters get our teeth done for $80 each.

[@stephannielove5069]

Great video! I appreciate the information.

[@financialsuccess870]

Thank you for the honest and professional review. I can’t believe that people would argue that your somehow giving an overly bias opinion, simply to sell products or services, after they only heard of this miracle product from blkdimonds paid marketing videos on Facebook. If it seems to good to be true, it usually is.

[@mookiepookie4548]

But they never talk bad about fluoride lolol

[@slane_design]

Sure buy his expensive whitening instead! Just a pitch. Do some research on his recommended chlorhexadine and xylitol and look at how toxic those chemical are! thanks for posting.

[@dannygonzalez5662]

I can just walk across the border into Juarez, MX and get my teeth whiten for just 60

[@sylvial1985]

I am Dentst Lopez at your service. I can say that charcoal whitening is dangerous, if you'd like your teeth to be whiten, please come to my dental office, and I will offer you a better solution for $1,000. Thank you for your payment in advance.

[@mobilegames5704]

Why does this look hella fake like hes using a green screen lol

[@vishnulal80]

but it's better than scaling

[@KantorDental]

Vishnu Lal it’s different than scaling. Scaling, or periodontal therapy, is for people who have gum disease. Activated charcoal is most popularly used for whitening.

[@vishnulal80]

+Kantor Dental Group OK sir. thanks for the information. I didn't know that. i use to do scaling every 6 months. now I feel sour teeth, while eating. so I thought scaling kills

[@groovyfeeling4us]

You would never you it works cause you would go out of business.

[@hworkdedication]

Lmao the fck out of here. That stuff works made my teeth white af

[@yurdoinmeascare9834]

Are you bullshitting me? I just frikin bought this online! Ughhhhhh.

[@Republic1ders]

uhhh uhhhh uhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.

[@ops6789]

I don’t think he’s a real doctor

[@weduelviskkhupe3293]

😂😂😂😂

[@a.pimentel]

Aughmm, ah, hmm, aaaa oomm.

[@opd8126]

Lol this guy is as much as a doctor as Dr. Feelgood

[@Adam-lt4fx]

The fact you don't know what a review is makes me think you aren't qualified to discuss this. A review definitely does not look at EVERY STUDY the matter... that's just bizarre.. a review just means someone writes an overview of a subject from their perception as they see it, citing relevant studies that they used to ascertain that perception. Please don't pretend to be a scientist and make scientists look bad by saying bullshit like that. Reviews aren't fact! You have to look at the studies they cited in the review and analyse the studies and whether they are valid...

[@KantorDental]

MrHappyAdjustableSpanners Ignoring the negative comments I think you bring up an interesting topic. Review articles should not be a perspective they should simply be a survey. One that summarizes our current understanding. The author needs to review every article published on the subject, create criteria that selects qualified studies (in this case population size and peer review were important), perform statistical analysis, and discuss the analysis. The only conclusion made, in this article, was that more studies are needed. Also I agree that review articles are definitely not fact. They just support or deny a conclusion. As I rewatch my video scrutinizing my wording I try to never use words like “prove” or “fact.” As these would be incorrect. Instead I use words like “show” or “support.” Please read the article and thanks for the comment.

[@ckraftmaker2481]

While it's true that reviews themselves are not facts, viewers of those videos believe the claims that the reviewer makes. The reviewer may have not done much research themselves, AND they are also probably looking for the views, likes and subscribers to gain rather than how their video will affect their viewers health.

[@xxksfjondemonxx7890]

U just want us to buy ur guys product I know ur lying bc u say uh alot

[@willyanderson8597]

You want people to pay you

[@UCVPJ]

althintic

[@malcolmxtra7202]

He looks like klay thomson

[@ryanwind1563]

How many times does this suoer smart "doctor" say ummmm and uhhhhh

[@KantorDental]

Ryan Wind you’re totally right! Speaking in front of a camera is hard for me. Hopefully I’ll get better at it in my future videos. Thanks for the feedback!

[@ryanwind1563]

Kantor Dental Group well I misspelled super. All credibility lost. Instead of saying um or uh, leave a pause. It's tough to train yourself to do but when you do it effectively you sound like a gem rather than someone who's trying to think of what to say. I think that's why the one young lady here questioned if you were in fact a doctor. On a side note, I reread my post and it comes off snarky. I assure you, I wasn't being facetious. You're a smart guy but you come off poorly when you're stumbling over your words. Slow and confident. Works every time my friend.

[@matthewwilson9749]

Ryan Wind I didn’t know that doctors weren’t supposed to say uhh.

[@ryanwind1563]

Matthew Wilson I didn't say he wasn't allowed to. Just some tips on public speaking which he admittedly said he needs help with.

[@matthewwilson9749]

Ryan Wind Sorry, my bad. I didn’t realize he was asking for tips.

[@veganologa2179]

Bullshit! It works like a charm!

[@blingking602]

uhh uhh uhh.....uh uh lol

[@eliabokhari8127]

He looks like fake doctor.

[@PotatoeEatsFishTv]

Daddy

[@FLCracker78]

Lol..of course your studies will say that..😂😂😂

[@KantorDental]

Fish Tank Advice Actually the conclusion of the study is that more studies are necessary. It only brings up possible risks.

[@busTedOaS]

It's bad mkay buy my toothpaste instead mkay