The last few times you’ve been to the store, you’ve noticed countless displays of products boasting that they’re the new best way to get whiter teeth, faster. When you walked up to read the packaging, you noticed its main ingredient was activated charcoal! Charcoal teeth whitening products have been highly popularized by bloggers over the last few months. Everyone wants a whiter smile, but at what cost? Read on to learn about what your cosmetic dentist says about the new activated charcoal teeth whitening trend.

You never noticed how discolored your teeth were beginning to look until your friend posted a side-by-side picture of both of you smiling on social media. Your teeth never used to look so yellow, so what gives? Certain foods and habits can be contributing to your stained smile, but some things are out of your control. Lucky for you, your cosmetic dentist offers different treatments that can refresh your smile so you won’t have to hide it anymore. Read on to learn what’s causing your teeth to discolor and how you can combat it.