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7 Charcoal Teeth Whitening Products To Try ASAP

by Kelsey Nelson

Teeth whitening strips are a favorite for some, but for others, they can cause a lot of sensitivity. Luckily, there are some alternatives out there to whiten teeth. The idea of using charcoal to whiten your teeth isn't new, but it has been becoming more popular as the beauty world embraces it.

Charcoal for whitening is a popular alternative to whitening strips because it is more sensitive on your teeth. It can also help reduce germs that cause bad breath and cavities, so some like to use it as a more natural alternative to traditional toothpastes.

Don't be surprised by the color or the mess. Since it's charcoal, the products are black and when you spit in the sink it'll be black too. It can be fun looking at yourself with charcoal all over your teeth, and satisfying to see them get whiter. If you're like me and consume a lot of black coffee, tea, and wine, your teeth could use all the whitening help they can get. Here are some great charcoal teeth whitening options — try them out and see what works for you!

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Teeth Whitening Powder

Natural Activated Charcoal Teeth Whitening Powder, $19, Amazon

This powder is designed for sensitive teeth, and it's made from coconut shell and activated charcoal.

2

Extra Whitening Charcoal Toothpaste

Lucky Teeth Organic Charcoal toothpaste XTRA Whitening, $13, Amazon

To use this you mix with the product with the provided spatula and then apply to your toothbrush.

3

Charcoal Toothpaste

Terra Activated Charcoal Toothpaste & Toothbrush, $30, Amazon

This charcoal toothpaste is perfect for those that don't want to start with a powder, and the toothbrush is charcoal too for double whitening power. This formula is vegan and gluten free, plus, the container would look so cute sitting by your sink!

4

Charcoal Toothbrush

Morihata Black Charcoal Toothbrush Toothbrush, $9, Amazon

If you want to avoid turning your mouth black, you can start out with a charcoal toothbrush and regular toothpaste. This might not have as much whitening power, but it can be a good way to see if charcoal is for you.

5

Brush Heads

Demirdental Charcoal Replacement Toothbrush Heads (4 PK), $15, Amazon

If you like the idea of a charcoal toothbrush but still want to use your electric toothbrush, you can buy charcoal brush heads.

6

Food Grade Powder

Schizandu Organics Specially-Milled Food Grade Activated Charcoal Powder, $18, Amazon

If you are more of a do -it-yourself kind of person, consider buying the food grade powder. Then you can mix it into a paste to your liking for whitening, and also have it around if you want to do other things with charcoal like make a face mask.

7

Flavorless Clay

My Magic Mud Whitening Tooth Powder, $18, Amazon

This clay and charcoal mix might sound like mud, as the name suggests. This is a good product for a deep clean without a mint flavor.

Are you brave enough to try any of these in your quest for whiter teeth? Who knows? You might end up ditching your whitening strips and toothpaste for good.