Benefits & Risks of Activated Charcoal to Whiten Teeth (Doctor's Advice)

Using activated charcoal to whiten your teeth is the new craze! But does it actually whiten your teeth? What are the benefits of activated charcoal for teeth whitening? Are there any risks to using abrasive charcoal toothpaste? Dr. Nemeth answers these questions and more!
Dr. Nemeth thinks that if it whitens your teeth significantly it could possibly be very abrasive. No long term studies about what activated charcoal does in the mouth have been completed. It could cause the enamel on your teeth to erode away, and it is likely to cause notching, or thinning of the tooth.
It may also irritate the gums and cause the gum tissue to become red. Also if you have crowns, veneers, or fillings in your mouth you have to be very careful with ANY teeth whitening products.
The FDA spends lots of time clearing drugs and other toothpastes. This powder certainly hasn't been cleared to be used in the mouth in any way. We don't know the long term effects of #activatedcharcoal to #whitenteeth , so Dr. Nemeth advises that you be careful and use this teeth whitening technique sparingly!
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[@josephrnemeth]

We're working on another teeth whitening video for 2025! What products do you think we should test out?

[@Kush333]

This Dr seems honest, sincere, and knowledgeable. He is only trying to warn people, not tell them to not use the product. Salute to you Doc. Great Job!

[@Scarymoondust]

I can agree with that I did buy some of my own but I don’t think I want to use it constantly

[@striizy682]

Sandra Bryant i dont think u should. I just got some activated charcoal capsules today. I will using this method only once to get ride of the faint yellow. If u have great oral hygiene and brush 3 times a day but still cant seem to get that faint yellow to go away, do this method once

[@aaliyahh_6515]

Sandra Bryant yes don’t use it! i have been using it for 2 days already and the day after i put it on my gums were aching bad bad

[@guitarhero760]

@@aaliyahh_6515 that means you have sensitive teeth. Sensitive teeth are caused by fluoride toothpaste and glycerin and sulfates propylene glycol and other chemicals inside of commercial toothpaste. You have to rid your teeth from those things to not have any sensitivity. Also activated charcoal detoxifies....your teeth are getting rid of toxins and bad bacteria. Your teeth aching is your bodies way of wanting more activated charcoal and minerals. Teeth are made of minerals...they need minerals like calcium phosphorus etc....

And it just so happens that drug companies don't profit from charcoal.... I wonder.... If they did, would this doctor then support charcoal? Does money talk?

[@SKYrise]

Dr. Nemeth is my dentist and I love to see how active he is on YT! Keep it up doc. People deserve to know how to take good care of their mouths 👍🏼

[@josephrnemeth]

Happy to educate! When are you coming in for your next cleaning?

[@isaact3794]

*Cricket, cricket* 👀

[@josephrnemeth]

@@isaact3794 Lol!

[@artonyalascrafts4892]

Ikr

[@mannys9130]

You're overdue for your cleaning now for sure! 😳😳😳

[@raulalejandromartinez7252]

Make a diss track on all charcoal related products

[@raulalejandromartinez7252]

Joseph R Nemeth DDS & Associates omg😂😂

[@mariaaaxotiny]

i see that XO❤️

[@ciarapriscilla261]

xotwod

[@Court-H2O]

Lol 😂😂😂 I felt that

[@hellokittyluver5427]

XOTWOD🖤

[@lvx_rose]

Thank you, Larry King's long lost twin brother.

[@ernagoofy9540]

Lvxifer Rose that took my out lol

[@RubyRuthM]

Lvxifer Rose 😂😂😂😂😂 I was trying to figure out who he look like...you are spot on lol. I hollered. Thanks

[@guitarj3570]

Omg he even has the same posture.

[@haydayprettyfarm4070]

Omg 😂😂😂😂😂

[@abn4081]

😂😂😂

[@Queenie104]

Been using activated charcoal daily for years. Never had a cavity in my life. I floss every day. Mouthwash everyday. Per my dentist, my gums are perfect. No thinning of my enamel. Brush gently and don't swallow.

[@quianabell9699]

I just received a toothpaste made with activated charcoal coconut oil some salts and essential oils. Do you use conventional mouthwash? I need tips because I'm a little nervous

[@lilmommamish1]

What kind o charcoal & mouthwash do you use?

[@guitarhero760]

@jubjub247 lmao bleach really...

[@sampokemppainen3041]

Years? How long?

[@guitarhero760]

@@sampokemppainen3041 Activated Charcoal will not thin your enamel. Lmao. It works by adsorption not abrasive scrubbing. It's just a scare tactic Dentists use to get you to keep using fluoride toothpaste so they can keep on drilling... 🙄

[@TimeYetWork]

this guy gives me really good vibes, i like him

[@Justin-bb7oi]

I occasionally have nightmares of my teeth falling out. Its terrifying!

[@Justin-bb7oi]

Sarah Bee same

[@robinpetersson3081]

I bite down and all my teeth crumble in my mouth. Luckily I dream less now as an adult.

[@rindeldonnet7356]

Nutritional deficiency not a hygiene problem

[@BdaBarbie]

DankCompilations I use to too. So much so that I searched why I was having those dreams. Saw something like lacking control of or over your life (I.e. Over-bearing parents, work, school, relationship, etc). Because you cant control losing teeth. Idk tho 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@patricemelanin3721]

When you usually have a dream of when your teeth is falling out that means death is around you

[@amandarickert7789]

This is the first dentist on KZbin that is actually honest instead of telling you not to use anything except stuff you can only have done at the dentist office. Thank you! I've used the activated charcoal and it didn't work at all. I'm going to say this and I don't know if anyone will read this or not but I'm a teeth person. I'm absolutely obsessed with white beautiful teeth. I know some people are into eyes or other features but not me I judge a person's beauty on the way they take care of their teeth. I've always said that if a person is too lazy to take care of their teeth then they are probably lacking in all aspects of their appearance. I'm 45 and I smoke. My teeth really get yellow quickly because of it. The only over the counter products that have ever whitened my teeth are Crest white strips and this stuff I bought at rite aid that comes with a light. I've only ever seen it at rite aid but I forget the name of it. It worked even faster than crest white strips and it's cheaper and lasts longer.

[@josephrnemeth]

I'm so happy to hear that you're enjoying my videos Amanda! The Crest strips certainly do a good job for most people. I found that opalescence does a good job as well. Thx for sharing.

[@lilmommamish1]

What kind of toothpaste do you like?

[@ShmurdaaaA]

Are crest white strips worth it? I’ve never had real white teeth but I don’t drink, smoke, drink fizzy drinks at all maybe I’d have a fizzy drink once every few weeks but my teeth are still pretty yellow but not crazy yellow really thinking of getting the crest white strips

[@chertify]

True!

[@jimtebelskis3066]

i use charcoal regularly. You need some experience with this, so here is mine - i agree with the doc here that it is abrasive - likely very. what i recommend is brush with regular toothpaste, then floss, then combine AC (activated charcoal) with clove oil on different toothbrush - apply it to all teeth, but DO NOT scrub. Just let chemical action alone do it's cleaning/whitening/antibacterial for 3-5 min (watch TV..), then spit/rinse. i've had 3-5mm gum pockets for many years - requiring repeating deep dental cleaning, and 3-month checkups. Since i started using AC/oil, my pockets are 1-3mm and have white teeth with no stains, and the hygenist has to search hard for anything to clean. Doc says excellent hygene - keep it up, and come back in 6 months for cleaning (just in case..). I only do this AC/oil ~4X/week, at night. mouth feels very fresh in morning. never any bad breath. Yes, i do worry that even chemical action could erode enamel. i think this would be easy to test by long-term exposure on tooth that has fallen out - i will ask my neice if she has one (baby tooth) for that. I'm a mech engr. I practice/try many home remedies - some have helped me with various things, others not for my case.

[@theraVen27]

Jim Tebelskis Updates please

[@tinman1955]

I'm curious why clove oil? Is it possible that the benefits are from the oil rather than the charcoal?

[@jimtebelskis3066]

clove oil is antibacterial and helps numb sensitive nerves. It has a burning sensation when using it - just use 3-4 drops. it tastes good - like cinnamon. i think i heard that Indian people use it for oral hygene (i'm guessing for when toothpaste is not available). i have a friend using it for purpose of deadening nerves and he says it's effective. i use the charcoal for whitening, but because it is so chemically agressive, i think it may help with hygene too - mouth feels chemically clean next morning - really refreshing. i expect the clove oil tie's-up some of the chemical reactivity of the charcoal, thereby reducing it's effectiveness slightly, but i'm getting such great results that it doesn't need to be improved (ie: by alternating instead of combining these). My only concern is whether the charcoal weakens enamel at all - i haven't started the test of long-term exposure on fallen out tooth (from someone else) yet. i asked my dentist to look carefully for anything bad, but he just says it looks great and to keep it up. For alternate oils, i only have limited experience with oregano and grapeseed extract oils. oregano is too strong-tasting to be tolerable, and grapeseed is probably too weak as antibacterial - i like a few drops of that one in my drinking water for nice citrus taste.

[@jimtebelskis3066]

i don't think clove oil by itself will have any effect on whitening - it's only for bacterial and sensitivity reductions.

[@PristineEntertainmnent]

@@jimtebelskis3066 what brand charcoal do you use? and would i get results using just the charcoal without the oil or?

[@LM33333]

Sounds like dentists don't really know; still speculating about charcoal.

[@egn83b]

The powder makes a mess the paste is better. Charcoal is a naturally good at absorbing and compliments cocoanut oil which is great for removing bacterial infection in teeth and gums without chemical mouth washes.

[@josephrnemeth]

Thanks for sharing!

[@billyjones4388]

@@josephrnemeth what about non-activated charcoal?

[@scotts4298]

So you're swishing charcoal and coconut oil? That sounds so gross!🤣🤣

[@El_Bean_2923]

@@scotts4298but yet you swish literal chemicals in your mouth when you get that blue ass mouthwash and that’s not gross?

[@nathgomez4750]

I think youtubers with already whitened teeth are paid to promote them. I'm using and I don't see any improvent, and I'm using it 3 times per week /:-/

[@carlyjohnson9864]

I dont really think so honey. I mean i use 2 times a week for a month now abd Ive seen alot of improving in mine tho

[@nathgomez4750]

@@carlyjohnson9864 ah! Good for you. 👌 I guess mine are harder to whiten. But I still think youtubers already have a professional whitening. They should make a time line showing the differences before and after.

[@Skumss]

Ive used it once and already seen an increase so maybe bad brand?

[@nathgomez4750]

@@Skumss Maybe. Good for you, try not to use it so often and not brush too hard and too long.

[@ivanriobla]

You probably got some bad product, what brand is it ? i know this lady that had been smoking for years and in a few weeks it was a game changer. i think you need to use it daily and than fade the time, i just started last night. will see

[@theguy1633]

TLDR; use it, just be careful, especially if you plan on using it every day as there havent been enough studies to show it's long term effects.

[@guitarhero760]

The studies have been people years ago like the Egyptians and greeks used charcoal to brush their teeth and they were fine they had all their teeth and teeth were white and no signs of thinning enamel ....

[@eons8941]

@@guitarhero760 wtf dude in Africa we've been using charcoal with our teeth but the dentist is talking about Activated charcoal get the difference dude

[@guitarhero760]

@@eons8941 lmao yes in afrika they used activated charcoal to clean teeth not charcoal as in the kind for the grill

[@eons8941]

@@guitarhero760 atleast not where I'm from

[@coughodemon8592]

@@guitarhero760 the Egyptians had terrible teeth what you mean

[@subparinternet4014]

I just spent 7 dollars on a small tube of Hempseed and Activated Charcoal from one of the brands featured in this video. Now I'm questioning my motives.

[@josephrnemeth]

You can definitely use activated charcoal! I would just recommend that you use it in moderation.

[@ilias6391]

Abu Marqos 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@guitarhero760]

You can use charcoal everyday !! Use it in its rawest form. The powder!

[@X--ko9ck]

same !! i bought charcoal toothpaste yesterday and now i’m not sure i’m gonna use it , i don’t want it to effect my gums negatively or something .. although mine isn’t activated so i don’t know if it has the same effect as activated charcoal

[@asenammbone4192]

What of really brown teeth caused by salty water,what is the remedy

[@DaBoyAlexxx]

4:20 OCD discomfort activated

[@tbg_tony7837]

Koukou Vagias fuck off I was about to click off the video then I clicked the fucken time OCD is fucken be!!

[@heebs158]

Who the hell puts toothpaste on like that

[@digitalc2077]

Does that mean I have a little bit OCD because that really really bothered. And I can't get over it

[@lala2686]

DIGITAL COMET no, just because something is off or uneven or unsatisfying that alone doesn’t mean you have obsessive compulsive disorder.

[@rottnlove]

@@heebs158 probably the people who put the milk first in the bowl before the cereal.

[@suatt38]

Just don't brush your teeth at this point

[@roslyncameron5406]

Word of warning! I was an idiot and used the toothpaste twice a day every day and it worked great as a whitening product but then I got cavity after cavity and we couldn’t figure out why until I had images done and found out I had scratched off 96% (approx) of my enamel with the charcoal stuff I was using I now always have sensitive teeth and cannot use ANY whitening stuff BE CAREFUL CONSULT YOU DENTIST FIRST

[@xapokalypse]

I mean it's obvious that you shouldn't use whitening products several times a day

[@andrewhughes1228]

Fluoride weakens pineal gland

[@af-pqueen4287]

I use it once a day a and thats when i go to sleep it irritates gums but im only using it when i need to

[@pawpkitty]

I'm so tired of seeing facebook ads for this! They delete negative reviews and fool a bunch of people.

[@shadypenguinn]

Really interesting to hear a Dr recommend brushing without toothpaste! Would you recommend a specific mouthwash to go alongside a non-toothpaste regiment?

[@n.mourad2848]

Amazing responses

[@baitball4665]

Water. Make sures it tap!

[@bella_8586]

Lol no mouthwash obviously 😭😭😭😭😭

[@neematm8266]

@@bella_8586 why? 👀

[@neematm8266]

What would a non toothpaste regiment consist of? Just a brush? How do I get rid of bad breath smell??

[@mikewarren5000]

This is intellectually honest. I appreciate your candor Doc

[@nisar6339]

It’s nice for you to inform me that the toothpaste that my dentists have been pushing on me my entire life is the cause of the issues I have with my teeth. I appreciate it. I’ve wondered why I’ve taken such good care of my teeth for the past 60 years and now have indentations near my gum lines. Aside from that, I have been using charcoal tooth tablets for the past 6 months and they haven’t had any direct negative impact so far. They contain Xylitol instead of fluoride, which is a major plus in my book. Ongoing usage will really be the test. Thank you for your informative video.

[@Arecls]

are you alive? Just checking on old people

[@multi-mason]

The issue you mentioned is not likely caused by activated charcoal. More likely there daily of using toothbrushes with bristles which aren’t soft enough, or just brushing too aggressively. There may also be other chemicals and even abrasives in the toothpaste you’ve been using, which might be responsible. That said, some degradation of dental health at age sixty may simply be the result of age, genetics, long term diet, etc.. It sounds like your teeth are actually quite healthy for your age though, and if it weren’t for the activated charcoal in your toothpaste, your teeth may have been in even worse shape by now. It’s actually ridiculous, based on this video of a doctor saying “we don’t know,” to then conclude that the activated charcoal in the toothpaste you’ve used for most of your life, must be the cause of some minor development at an advanced age. Ridiculous…

[@Gckirbydtx]

This video should be called “I don’t know, but I did make a video.”

[@michaelreyes5844]

Here's a great method you could use to whiten your teeth: zooxteethwhitening.blogspot.com . .

[@mistervanderveer]

No one knows for sure because scientists don't care about the substance; research is very, very expensive. He's telling people, as informed and unbiased as he can, that there are clear pros and cons to using this not-so-innocent-yet-apparently-effective substance.

[@donniet348]

Tribes have been brushing their teeth with leaves for thousands of years and have healthier gums than most in society. I call bs sir.

[@jimdwight558]

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[@iamshaey8440]

@@jimdwight558 identity theft is a crime, Jim

[@bonolomputle9718]

I don't see anything wrong with charcoal because our granny's used it especially that there was no toothpaste during those days. Thanks from SA

[@eons8941]

He's talking about Activated charcoal not just charcoal get the difference by the way we use charcoal in kenya too

[@elaineclementsfinn1872]

He comes off as very honest. He doesn't know and we don't know the long term effects because there are no long term studies. I think he is good at giving us things to think about that we may not have been considering.

[@nahlachoual7354]

@@josephrnemeth doctor how can we choose the right toothpaste cuz i bought charcoal toothpaste and i'm scared to use it now

[@nahlachoual7354]

@@josephrnemeth thanks for your advice doctor

[@kaitlynarao4166]

I only use charcoal toothpaste about twice a week to prevent any significant harm to my teeth and it’s still been helping

[@watchandlearnbet]

Have you seen your teeth get whiter

[@kiofelix]

Thanks. I am a pharmacist. Activated charcoal is a powerful absorbent. And that is how it works period. I don't think it is more abrasive than any ordinary white toothpaste with non soluble ingredients. Also carbon aka charcoal is actually a good lubricant.

[@therewassun]

It’s 10000% more abrasive

[@CJDA415]

I am so skeptical of using the internet to research these products because I can’t tell if the commenters and reviewers are real or fake

[@mama27f]

I'm a dental assistant and use to work for a periodontal office. They have a lot of knowledge.

[@kiyotakaayanokoji6950]

Now i found some ideas for my thesis entitled: Do Activated Charcoal Really Benefit the Teeth for Good or Bad. What do you guys think?

[@josephrnemeth]

Yes! That would make for a great video. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@loveada2008]

I used charcoal it make my teeth so white but I used home made charcoal how ancient time people used in India

[@kiyotakaayanokoji6950]

@@loveada2008 but is your gum benefiting with this charcoal?

[@loveada2008]

Teeth glossed but gums wound

[@dilbegum9613]

Back in the day people in the village couldn't afford to buy toothpaste nor it was readily available. They used the charcoal derived from cooking in mud stove to brush their teeth. The teeth were as strong as they can be with not much stains.

[@briand4369]

Great video, doc. I have also been told by professionals in the field that "staining" of the teeth is layers down, and the only way to remove it and make the teeth whiter quickly is to strip away enamel. There's just no other way (I think that's the idea behind UV is to be ableto acomplish this).

[@josephrnemeth]

The UV light definitely penetrates deeper than the over the counter teeth whitening kits.

[@yoghurtjam1588]

A message from carbon coco a teeth whitening company: The oil and polish are not abrasive at all and they basically just bind with stains and toxins through a process called adsorption and pulls the toxins away from your mouth and teeth. Also, the charcoal powder is very fine so it doesn't harm the enamel. The tooth polish also has bentonite clay that helps reminalise your teeth. Both have no harmful chemicals as well.

[@virginiasblendorio5731]

This is a thoughtful, logical, reasonable assessment of using dental/tooth/teelth related charcoal products. Glad I listened. Helped me make a decision.

[@MannyWC]

It isn’t abrasive as I have used it for years with no sensitivity and my dentist says my enamel is great. And my gums are healthy as the charcoal absorbs the bad bacteria.

[@walk226ct]

Really honest and thoughtful input. Your review really helped me because I was having some swelling in my gums because of charcoal toothbrush. Thank you so much Doc

[@cyromartinsbicudo]

Activated charcoal isn't acidic, so it won't dissolve teeth. It's also relatively soft (1-2 on the Mohs scale of hardness, compared to a 5 for tooth enamel), so it won't abrade or scratch teeth during brushing. However, the grittiness of most activated charcoal can be irritating and damaging to gums.

[@TheWutangclan1995]

I just bought a brand new charcoal toothpaste last night out of curiosity. Thank you for making this video.

[@TrioPack2222]

I believe you Sir. If you're really intrigued to try it go ahead and see, but don't use it regularly. Use it ocassionaly!

[@taylorlove9602]

You dentists are something else. People have been using activated charcoal to brush teeth long before crest and Colgate existed. It's completely safe. If you are experiencing pain when using it it is because the glycerin from your normal toothpaste is putting a wax coating on your teeth preventing them from being able to remineralize & heal from the damage been done from commercial dental products. Activated charcoal is not abrasive. It's a ultra fine powder & when mixed with water it dissolves. When mixed with water on your toothbrush it becomes a paste therefore isn't abrasive. Your normal toothpaste is way more abrasive than activated charcoal.

[@giveyouoneguess7017]

Cool.. I’d also like to add a saying I used to tell all our patients and that was “Floss the teeth you want to keep” WAY more important than brushing AND it will help your gums too ❤️

[@purritto3779]

I just started flossing few months ago and I'm 21. Didn't know it was that much important

[@vahidfrzh9379]

A Doctor, talk about what HE HEARD!

[@rufuscusack2962]

Dr. Nemeth, I requested, earlier today, that you revisit the charcoal toothpaste subject now, in 2020, BEFORE I finished this video. However, after watching the complete video & learning about the study stating that ALL toothpaste is abrasive, you made a great case against all toothpastes. I have periodontal disease but, my dentist/periodontist says I'm in a holding pattern from my excellent dental hygiene. HOWEVER, I am always yearning to expand my knowledge of my dental health & therefor my whole body health. The fact that you make these videos, truly makes me feel like you care about your patients & want them to have the knowledge to EMPOWER them to better dental & overall health. I'm so impressed & grateful for your videos. SINCERE THANKS!

[@bethbassin963]

Thanks Dr. Nemeth, this is great info!!

[@JoseChavez-ct1db]

What he says makes perfect sense. When I first read about using toothpaste to clear up foggy headlights, it made me wonder "if this headlight was my teeth, what is toothpaste doing to them?" Never gave it much thought past that, until seeing this video.

[@mahmoudabdelmoumen5539]

Being careful. Like using it once per week ?

[@mahmoudabdelmoumen5539]

Thank you Dr. Joseph.

[@user-dc4yr2ev5h]

Mahmoud Abdelmoumen I do say 2-4 times a week, I am not a doctor I only talk from personal experiance

[@Roadrunner_KZSK]

What does being careful mean? You either use it or not.

[@prunejuice6193]

Damn the report of the week grew up on us fast.

[@Aziz-Ahmed-UK]

Excellent. Interesting and highly informative video. You have not told us the secrect of your healthy and white beautiful teeth though. Thank you.

[@nitad.954]

Great video, Dr. Nemeth! I was just considering purchasing one of these activated charcoal products but you're absolutely right. No long-term research have proved anything specific on its effects, specifically long-term effects on gum tissues and tooth. So, thanks again for sharing this video. KÖSZÖNJÜK SZÉPEN! :)

[@abesmitty461]

Of course not. Western medicine is funded by biased pharma companies

[@metothemoon1227]

I use a toothpaste whitout fluorine and without paraben. Coconut-based aloe vera and activated carbon and it’s really great. I’ve been using this toothpaste for two years and I haven’t been to the dentist since, I’m a smoker

[@rebeccaenglehardt8734]

What toothpaste?

[@metothemoon1227]

Hi Rebecca :) the toothpaste that i use its : dentyucral whitening based with coconut, aloé vera and carbon actived without fluorine and whitout paraben. Feel great after that you use the toothpaste . Hope that help you Rebecca . Have a great day . Sorry for my bad english im french :) ahah

[@harmoneylove6886]

thank you so so very much for an honest video on this subject. ive used it myself and the results are very minimal. i think that youtubers and instagram models ect are probably sponsered to do these vids, that or they naturally have white teeth and its a sort of placebo effect. the risks involved are just not worth it. i really thought it would be the answer to all my teethy prayers, but sadly not. that said, i think its ok to use maybe once or a maximum of twice per week, that way you get a little brighter teeth, without the risks of damaging them too much. i wish i lived in america to come and see you guys for my teeth, as you honest advice is so refreshing to see. it means your trust worthy and reputable! but i live in england so not able to book with you any time soon. (but definately would based on this honest video aloe, if i were near by). thank you very very much, please can you do more vids. ive liked and subscribed. have a great day. love harmony xoxo

[@n.mourad2848]

harmony love i second that notion! This is such an honest approach

[@harmoneylove6886]

i know its great to finally get an honet oppinion from an obvious ACTUAL healthcare proffessional. ive seen vids on here from so called dentists or dental assistants and they're obviously just in costume and trying to get views. i say be gentle to your teeth, trust me, ive abused mine by hard scrubbing and using all sorts of whitening products and ive pretty much ruined them in my persuit of perfect teeth, so its had the opposit effect. they are now yellow, chipped, VERY sensitive and ive had 4 removed from the back due to pain. pls be kind to your teeth. thanks so much for the reply to my comment. i wish you all the luck and love in the world and all the best xoxo

[@n.mourad2848]

harmony love sorry to hear about your troubling situation. Hope you find the proper solution to your dental issues. Appreciate your honesty, and all the best in health and in wellness! 🙏🙏

[@askahygienist]

harmoney love so hard to find honest videos that aren’t trying to sell products. I used charcoal products and noticed very inflamed gums, it’s nice to hear a doctor confirm it. As a hygienist I was concerned because I knew it wasn’t from bad brushing skills XD. Anyway I’m all about that honest advice, I have a few videos of my own on teeth as well! ;)

[@n.mourad2848]

Dr.Nemeth, this video was incredible and thorough and most surprisingly HONEST to the core! I hope the rest of the medical community takes note. THIS is the frontier of honest and successful marketing! Three cheers to you and your association.

[@JZMartinez]

Appreciate the feedback and words of caution. It's great that you advise moderation and being careful versus a complete negation of the the practice.

[@josephrnemeth]

Thanks so much John! I appreciate it.

[@anitacarrier9386]

I thought the whole point of using activated charcoal is that the charcoal attracts the content causing the discoloration (lifting it off) rather than abrasion.

[@IDisagreeWithYouAlot]

I always wanted dental information from Christopher Walken

[@ezrapyne69]

Tyler Atchley 😂😂😂

[@michellethomas1514]

🤣🤣🤣

[@rufuscusack2962]

Dr. Nemeth, Would you please revisit this subject now, in 2020? Grateful for vids!

[@Trash.baby.2004]

I kinda wanna get this and then after using it for a bit just brush my teeth after i drink coffee so I won’t have to keep buying it. Also I’ll use it again if i think my teeth look yellow. The yellowness has kinda built up over the years of drinking coffee. When i was a kid I didn’t take good enough care of my teeth.

[@josephrnemeth]

That sounds like a good plan! I do think it whitens your teeth. Just make sure that you only use it every once in a while, like you said.

[@swapanalam]

I Don't use any toothpaste about a year. I'm do not feel or notice any adverse effects. But I gurgle with coconut oil regularly after brushing. I Don't want put any chemicals in my mouth. I didn’t know all these when I stopped using toothpaste. Thank you.

[@FullMoon7]

Thank you Doctor! I am stopping to use the Black Pearl powder. It actually whitened the crown veneers believe or not. But I am afraid of the abrasive products added to the charcoal

[@josephrnemeth]

Just make sure you use it in moderation! Hope it works for you.

[@SteampunkGroove_John3.16]

thank you for the openness and honesty about not using toothpaste. For many years, I have mostly brushed with fresh water and a "hard" toothbrush, adding toothpaste {*recenely the same brand shown in this video} only 1-2 times weekly .... and my teeth and gums seem totally normal.

[@DanielTseng100]

Thank you for the video! I like your way of explaining things and talking to the camera, you make it educational but not boring, good job 😁

[@sativarosegold3604]

I bought a charcoal toothbrush today and Colgate Ultra White charcoal toothpaste. It doesn't say activated charcoal; says charcoal powder in the ingredients and contains fluoride so I think I made a good choice

[@helgiyogurt2726]

Such a honest and a quality video! 👊

[@josephrnemeth]

Thank's so much for commenting!

[@yeet3627]

I don’t want to hate or anything, but I have bought activated charcoal and I plan on using it gentle, carefully, and I’m only going to use it once, I don’t have fillings, crowns, or veneers so that won’t affect me.

[@yitzchakepstein2142]

4:24 hurts my brain

[@newstodayyt1]

One warning of using don't swallow rinse your mouth thoroughly also i would recommend use bamboo toothbrushes those have softer bristles

[@chertify]

Thank you for your advice, Dr. Nemeth. I agree about using it sparingly... but then, if there are other options to whiten teeth, then I'd go for that than daily usage of charcoal to whiten teeth. Thank you again, Doc.

[@RoseSharon7777]

It absolutely removed heavy plaque buildup of 2 years. It was gone in 5 days! A complete miracle! I found this paste because I was looking for a non-floride product. I'll use it only several times a week. It worked for sure!

[@RoseSharon7777]

@Strider 1 LOL. It worked! I dont care if it was mud!

[@josephrnemeth]

So glad to hear that Activated Charcoal has worked for you!

[@skylerkallabat2440]

I used the charcoal powder once and totally didn't notice a difference.

[@xtyluhr6662]

Skyler Kallabat probably because you only used it once.

[@Bombaclat69420]

xTyluhr666 exactly what I thought

[@leftonred...]

Skyler Kallabat u need to use t more

[@yudistiraliem135]

xTyluhr666 well I use whitening agent twice and it’s already a few shade whiter, why bother with inferior products? It’s not like those activated charcoal BRANDS are much cheaper. Generic charcoal pills maybe worth it, if you got more time than money.

[@jacklondon7140]

It's not using it once!i used charcoal 100 times and it did NOTHING on my teeth to whiten them!i just stopped drinking coffee,tea and cigarettes and bought a polish toothpaste called depurdent using it once a week as the package says.Lets see if i will see any different with it.If not i will go to whiten my teeth to the dentist which give TRUE whitening results and let people keep using their charcoal powder haha

[@josanix5364]

Excellent video. Facts were stated and host wasn’t trying to sell or promote products. Thank you sir

[@mattieice6671]

Watch all his videos and you'll change your mind

[@todo870]

I always read about this happening with charcoal. Definitely going to stick to peroxide.

[@urdademily7201]

In your opinion, if one wanted to whiten their teeth, what would be the safest product?

[@김성민-o8r6b]

Hi Dr. Nemeth, as I watch your video and I came up with this question; So in your ideas what can we use or do to whiten our teeth? Thank you very much for the response.

[@josephrnemeth]

We made a video about the best teeth whitening products. Check it out and let me know what you think! kzbin.info/www/bejne/imakm5mcbZV6pac

[@zu-zu5940]

Is it possible to use regular charcoal from a fire to brush teeth? only natural way I've seen of tooth care is biting on a birch stick.

[@hnzomer588]

Thanks for your clip, I have used the powder type that we would dip the toothbrush in. I brushed for 3min every day for 4 days and on the 4th day, I stopped because my gums were getting sensitive to sweets and ice-water to the point it would really hurt and I would have to have a glass of warm water and rinse my mouth (and still do). After about 3 months now my teeth still look nice and white :D and I love looking at them. My teeth are whiter then I have even seen them but it came at a cost. I still can't eat any chocolate with mint and caramel in it and very-cold-water still hurts however bottled water is Okay. After I used it to test on my self first I then shared with my partner what the product has done for and to me. My partner then tried it as well only brushing once a week for 3 weeks until a satisfactory whiteness was visible and then stopped. No pain and teeth look better. I would recommend once a week or once a month, slow and steady with the Charcoal & brushing as normal other times and don't try to go too crazy with wanting white teeth. Once your teeth look better ''then you would have expected to ever look'' that's when you stop brushing with Charcoal and just keep the Charcoal product around for if you want a shade whiter again later on. It's now been 6 months from last time I used it and my teeth still look good but still hurt as well. My partner's teeth look good and no pain. Take it from me - Slow and steady wins the race :)

[@nestormairena_0331]

THANK YOU DOCTOR NEMETH FOR THE KNOWLEDGE YOU ARE GIVING TO US ABOUT USING CHARCOAL WHEN WE BRUSH OUR TEETH AND HOW CHARCOAL TOOTH PASTE WORKS SO THANK YOU AGAIN DOCTOR NEMETH

[@anthonykf99]

Ive been using the hismile combo toothpaste. So far, it's worked fine with little to no side effects. It feels great, smells awesome and works really well!

[@midwestmasocist]

Is it expensive?

[@tyicbranch2734]

It actually does whitening your teeth but after a while i felt like my teeth was a little sensitive so i stopped using it and my teeth started going more yellow I'd just recommend using it like a few Times a month

[@teannablack7181]

Almost bought this, but wanted to do some research on it first. I’m definitely happy I did! I’ll skip out on this one. Thank you for changing my mind! 😬

[@explorebulgaria2501]

+Joseph R Nemeth DDS & Associates: A question. To my knowledge tooth enamel doesn't grow back or restore itself once it has been damaged. Brushing my teeth with activated charcoal damages the enamel so whether I brush them daily or once a week... the only difference is that if I choose to brush them once a week It will take longer to damage the enamel. Just how much of my enamel will I remove every time i brush my teeth with activated charcoal? .5% 2% 5%?

[@mayday5866]

Is there any advice on getting whiter teeth and seeing results besides brushing everyday cause the results of brushing everyday isn’t good enough?

[@josephrnemeth]

We did a video on the best at home teeth whitening products. I think this might help you find some options that will give you some results. kzbin.info/www/bejne/imakm5mcbZV6pac Hope this helps!

[@seanhan1207]

I know someone who put charcoals in her kettle, and make tea with the water from the kettle. She has the brightest teeth I have ever seen, she told me just drink green tea, but I think it's the charcoal.

[@josephrnemeth]

Wow thats an interesting theory!

[@seanhan1207]

@@josephrnemeth I could be wrong, but she's 70s probably older, and she drinks green tea every day. I thought tea stain your teeth right? so maybe the charcoal? Not exactly sure.

[@IndiRationale]

4:38 holy mother of god.. those teeth though

[@zambesis]

After 1 use I could see a difference but 30 min later I had this sensibility in the teeth which is lasting more than 24 hours. I do not advise for people like me which have high sensitivity. The doctor is right

[@Lamusicainfinita]

When a doctor comes out and says “might be corrosive” means that this product works.

[@josephrnemeth]

Be careful!

[@Lamusicainfinita]

Joseph R Nemeth DDS & Associates thx. I’ve tried it and for a fast fix it really works. What I agree with u, it’s quite abrasive so Max two days and stop. I use it once per month and I’m really happy with the results. My teeth are two shades whiter than 3 months ago... Anyway,thanks for your advice.

[@mumbunapumulo5973]

It works very well ,whatever he is saying are assumptions

[@keilarivera9608]

Doctor what is the best way to whitening the teeths. What do you recommend?

[@askahygienist]

Keila Rivera it depends what shade your teeth are! If they’re just yellow, you can use whitening strips. If you have severe internal staining like tetracycline you may need some stronger bleach solution found only in dentist offices.. I’m actually putting up a video this Tuesday on whitening, you can check it out!

[@josephrnemeth]

The home whitening kits listed in this video may help you whiten your teeth. It's not that expensive either! kzbin.info/www/bejne/imakm5mcbZV6pac I hope this helps!

[@Robiejan1]

Great video! Quick question, how many times do you or your voice reminds people of Christofer Walken? 😄

[@josephrnemeth]

I get that pretty often actually 😅

[@devandreraseala9689]

ive started puting activated charcoal in my mouth then going to bed ( this is night 2) then all of a sudden I asked myself if its safe what I'm doing. (honestly speaking sleeping with it overnight actually made my teeth a few shades lighter. But I'm gonna stop now since I don't wanna damage my teeth thanks for the info)

[@QueenKLLC]

Who's watching this while brushing their teeth with activated charcoal? 😂

[@oscarbrieva5362]

Does it cause sensitive

[@captainnolife2816]

Why were you watching this and brushing your teeth?

[@guitarhero760]

@@oscarbrieva5362 no. Most people already have sensitive teeth from fluoride toothpaste and harsh detergents in them. Activated charcoal will actually help the sensitivity if you have it. I recommend a toothpaste containing the charcoal like My magic mud brand. Dont use the Hello brand. It has glycerin in it which prevents your teeth from being able to remineralize because it coats it. Always choose a fluoride free toothpaste with activated charcoal in it. So dont use Colgate

[@oscarbrieva5362]

@@guitarhero760 thankss bro

[@guitarhero760]

@@oscarbrieva5362 dont use the food grade activated charcoal the one that is used for digestion. Use activated charcoal by my magic mud. It is for teeth and is very low abrasive it has been lab tested it will not make your teeth sensitive. Brush gently with a soft bristled toothbrush

[@jonathanpierce561]

Is brushing with coconut oil abrasive? And if you don’t use toothpaste, what do you use to keep the breath fresh?

[@jamesgretsch4894]

You were a great football player on the NY Jets.

[@josephrnemeth]

You know... winning the Super Bowl and going to dental school at the same time was challenging, but rewarding!

[@skasmow]

Dr. Nemeth what your opinion about baking soda toothpastes?

[@thekelleys6120]

I can’t even watch the whole video. “It may or may not do something good or something bad. I don’t know.” Then WHY ARE YOU SPEAKING ON IT AT ALL?!?!

[@lionheartroar3104]

Hear him out..dummy

[@Court-H2O]

@@lionheartroar3104 who are you to call someone dumb because they shared an opinion that you may not necessarily agree with? You should reevaluate your thinking and reconsider who the dummy just may be asshole.

[@bad_luckz]

Courtney Joy calm down white knight

[@Court-H2O]

@@bad_luckz I am calm, did you not comprehend that?

[@Adriana-ih6hn]

The Kelleys calm down

[@jacklondon7140]

Charcoal does not do anything on teeth as a white treatment!mine became more yellowish before using it cause im a crazy person buying everything new which has to do with whitening promising teeth.Nothing has make any different to the color of my teeth and as i have said in many youtube teeth whitening videos the ONLY way to get whiter teeth 3,4,5 shades whiter is to go to a dentist to have a teeth whitening.No charcoal promise whiter teeth,no,gold,no diamond e.t.c.It's like those videos that came out saying brushing them with baking soda,lemon,cider vinegar e.t.c which DAMAGE the teeth like charcoal as well as you said on your lovely video.i used charcoal and it's like the stone we use to take away the dirty skin of our ellbows and heel.By the way Doctor you have very nice teeth so give us a tip which toothpaste do you use so that we can get those white teeth too and throw every other whitening product in the trash :-).your advice was awsome

[@yumtum9888]

5:28 he doesn’t use any toothepaste

[@ExistNNature]

Baking soda and food grade peroxide is good in moderation.

[@elik1491]

What do you think about Living Earth’s Black Pearl teeth whitening powder? Many people tell me that it is amazing but this video changed my mind a little. What do you think?

[@WalkingTheNarrow]

So this guy says this: Maybe it's abrasive - Not it's definitely abrasive Maybe it will irritate gums - Not it definitely irritates gums "we dont know the long term effects of charcoal, be careful" This an "hey i'm a doctor, just don't know charcoal affect you" review

[@yugimuto5297]

Obviously we don't know shit cause it hasn't been tested long time

[@chrisyako89]

Grammar, did you fail it?

[@JD-tn8nb]

You can’t be this stupid. When a doctor says he or she doesn’t know, it’s because there are no long term studies that will show how effective a product is YET! Scientists don’t know all of the answers, they rely on studies and statistics.

[@Vish-dt9jl]

In India, we were using activated charcoal for tooth whitening for generations and didn't see any health problems, I am sure toothpaste has tons of chemicals in it which is not good. Hey its Just burnt wood and ash, and you are using it in mouth cleaning and even if you accidentally consume nothing happens. Ash/Charcoal is well known for attracting tartar and like substances.

[@karina893aa]

Vish 4599 so is it good or bad lol

[@Adrian10_14]

I use powdered activated charcoal then around 2 mins after I brush my teeth but I only use the charcoal once a week and it works pretty good for me

[@josephrnemeth]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing.

[@Adrian10_14]

@@josephrnemeth btw when I meant once a week I use it twice that day in the morning and night

[@Pingping-co6bw]

Glad I watched this before I tried it out

[@gzo1984]

What about coconut oil mixed with baking soda?