Charcoal Toothbrush: Does it really work?
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Activated charcoal is a substance created by burning charcoal using heat and gases that make it porous or what is popularly called ‘active’. This results in the creation of pores that allow the substance to trap chemicals. With the increasing awareness of healthy alternatives to daily-use items, activated charcoal has gained popularity among people of all ages. Brands and companies use this newly rediscovered substance as an ingredient in their products to add the value that the product claims to offer. Commonly used to treat certain health conditions or address certain medical concerns, activated charcoal is also now commonly used in daily use products including face masks, face washes, toothpaste, and toothbrushes, among others.
Introduction: Charcoal Toothbrush
As unique as it may sound, a charcoal toothbrush is not as uncommon among people in today’s day and time. Let us understand what it is supposed to be, first. Charcoal toothbrushes essentially are toothbrushes which come with charcoal bristles that contain activated charcoal as one of the substances for manufacturing. This allows the charcoal bristles to act as a carrier of all the properties of this active ingredient and allow the benefits it offers as well. Alongside, many brands also use other key ingredients in addition to activated charcoal including coconut shells, olive pits, and other grainy substances. This adds further value and properties to the product.
These toothbrushes can easily be found in both online and offline channels and markets. Easily identifiable, these toothbrushes commonly have black charcoal bristles and the key ingredients are often mentioned clearly on the packaging. With these becoming a social media trend and a popular line of products, you can also find attractive colours and patterns available to choose from! Now that the ‘what’ is addressed, let us understand the ‘how’ of it all!
The science behind the charcoal toothbrush
The science behind these toothbrushes is simple. As mentioned, activated charcoal has properties that allow the substance to effectively and efficiently trap chemicals and odors, while also allowing several health benefits. Since the charcoal bristles of these technologically powered charcoal toothbrushes or electric charcoal toothbrushes are infused with charcoal as an active ingredient, these brushes provide the same benefits all while working as a key player in the prevention of health concerns. When anyone uses this kind of toothbrush, they are allowing the active ingredient to directly stroke against the teeth and other parts of the mouth. This direct contact leads to friction between the enamel and the charcoal grains leading to oral health benefits including whiter teeth and better breath as this removes plaque and traps odors.
Benefits of charcoal toothbrushes
The benefits of activated charcoal are numerous. This miracle-activated substance is often used in medical emergency management, for example in cases of poisoning or overuse of drugs. Thanks to its extremely porous and absorbent nature, it absorbs and traps the poisons or drugs that need to be managed and prevents them from getting into your digestive tract. Other medical uses of this substance sometimes include the management of intestinal gas, and high cholesterol, among others.
One common and recently more popular use of this ingredient, however, is for dental benefits.
This is why products like charcoal toothpaste and electric charcoal toothbrushes are increasingly gaining popularity among people from all cultures and countries. With charcoal bristles, these charcoal toothbrushes are known to provide extra care and oral health benefits to users.