Effects of dentifrices containing activated charcoal on dental enamel: a review of the literature
Cristina Pamela Maturrano Castillo,
Mariángela Ivette Guanipa Ortiz,
Waldemir Francisco Vieira Junior
et al.
Abstract:The increased demand for white teeth has intensified the commercialization of new bleaching products, particularly those that can be accessed easily, do not require the direct supervision of a dentist, and are affordable. Among these new products, several dentifrices publicized as bleaching products have been developed, most recent of them being the activated charcoal toothpaste, which entered the market promising to whiten teeth. While it is portrayed as a healthy and ecological product, there is a paucity of… Show more
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