Can Charcoal Safely Whiten Your Teeth?

It seems like there’s always some sort of new trend floating around the Internet these days. One that you might’ve seen lately is people using activated charcoal on their teeth, claiming that it will help to whiten them. But can this grainy black substance safely and effectively whiten your teeth, or is it just another Internet myth that people falsely buy into? Here’s what your dentist wants you to know about using activated charcoal to whiten your teeth and why you should consider forgoing it.