Can I use charcoal whitening on my teeth if I have braces?

Hello and thank you for your question. Yes, you can. It is not a permanent solution though and after orthodontic treatment is done, you might consider scheduling an appointment withy a dentist and do it professionally.

Yes, you can do teeth whitening through Charcoal, but it is not the permanent solution to whiten your teeth. I can understand being self conscious about the teeth color can be a distraction ans stops you from laughing and smiling in abandon. I would suggest to seek an expert dentist in Katy for right teeth cleaning treatment. The frequent visit with the dentists help you get a whiter teeth and which in turn, gives you a brighter smile.
So, you should book your appointment with the expert dentists and get various options related to teeth whitening.And, choose the one which best fits to your dental needs and budget too.

As others have said, peroxide (carbide or hydrogen) are the only truly effective ways of whitening teeth.Other new fashions show up regularly, but that does not mean they have any research behind them or that they have ever worked. When you dry your teeth they naturally look whiter (it is an optical illusion) and so any 'procedure' that involves handling your teeth can often give the impression of whitening but this is not really the case. Kind regardsThomas Dey, BDS, MSc

Quite frankly, I would not. I understand that whitening with charcoal is all the rage on Social Media, but you would be better off with professional tooth whitening, especially with braces as the charcoal could become stuck under the brackets causing staining, the one thing that you are trying to get rid of in the first place! Professional chairside tooth whitening, which takes place in the dentists office and can lighten teeth in a single dental visit, is safe and effective. A good cosmetic dentist can also custom make bleaching trays that you take home and wear at night. With take home trays, you can see results in two to four weeks. Skip the charcoal and head to the dentists office if you want a brighter smile. Good luck!

Hi:I suggest to wait until you have removed your braces before using charcoal whtitening.  Best,Dr. Maddahi

As a dentist, I would not.  Professional whitening like ZOOM! and others have been tested to be safe for your teeth and gums when performed properly and thus give predictable results.  Over the counter whiteners have to take into the account of possible misuse of the ingredients/medication and safeguard the general public from self inflicted accidents....when possible.Certain charcoals or ashes can be very caustic to the skin, so sourcing these products is very important.Older remedies utilizing baking soda can be safer and somewhat effective but I would consult a dentist prior to any home made chemistry whitening experiments.... be very careful, you do not want to create more problems that could cost you more than just having stained teeth issues!

The only way that I have found to whiten teeth reliably is with carbamide peroxide. I would be skeptical of any whitening benefit from charcoal.