A bright and attractive smile is a timeless accessory that everyone wants. Therefore, it makes sense that many “hacks” have arisen that claim to remove dental stains and produce brighter, whiter enamel. Some of those ideas, such as thorough toothbrushing, are safe and moderately effective. Others, though, deserve closer scrutiny. For example, some beauty influencers are advocating for the use of activated charcoal as a teeth whitening method. Is it safe? How does it work? This blog post provides some important information.