Browse the toothpaste aisle at a high-end outlet, or check your beauty magazine, and you’ve probably seen charcoal toothpaste pop up. Charcoal toothpaste is a popular new way everyone from celebrities on down are using to whiten their teeth naturally. Charcoal toothpaste is definitely popular, but is it safe for teeth?

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Are there multiple stains in your smile that you simply can’t seem to remove? The fact is store-bought products do not truly address the underlying stains that can appear. Staining and yellowing can occur as a result of the foods you eat or because your smile is aging. While there are many teeth whitening treatments available on the market today, there are few as personalized as KöR teeth whitening. To learn why a dentist recommends it to patients, keep reading!

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Any dentist will tell you how important it is to maintain a strict oral care routine in between bi-annual checkups and cleanings. However, if the dentist doesn’t also ask about your diet or how much sugar you consume on a regular basis, they are missing half of the equation. Diet and sugar matter when it comes to oral health as it can affect how well your body is able to fight off bacteria and plaque. Today, a dentist breaks down how this phenomenon works in more detail, so you can reduce your risk of dental problems moving forward.

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