Glad I'm not the only one who found charcoal toothpaste messy and underwhelming, haha. I tried it once before a dentist appointment (bad idea, I know), and spent ages scrubbing black splatters off my sink...and mirror...and shirt. Never again.
I've been curious about oil pulling too, but honestly, the thought of swishing oil around for 20 minutes makes me anxious. I'd probably swallow it by accident or something. But you're right about consistency—I guess quick fixes aren't really a thing with teeth whitening. My dentist keeps reminding me that gentle methods take time, but patience isn't exactly my strong suit when dental appointments already stress me out.
For now, I've just stuck to brushing with baking soda occasionally—seems safer and less messy. Not sure if it's actually doing much, but at least it doesn't stain everything in sight. Maybe I'll work up the courage to try oil pulling someday...but probably not anytime soon.
Haha, charcoal toothpaste was a disaster here too—my kid thought it was hilarious, but my bathroom definitely didn't. Baking soda's been decent, but have you tried those whitening strips overnight? Less messy, and I've seen some noticeable results...though patience is still key.
Haha, charcoal toothpaste is definitely one of those things that sounds great until you're scrubbing black splatters off the mirror at midnight. I've tried the overnight whitening strips too—pretty decent results, but I found they made my teeth a bit sensitive if I used them too often. Have you noticed anything like that?
Honestly, one quick hack I swear by is just brushing gently with baking soda mixed with a tiny bit of hydrogen peroxide before bed. It's a bit old-school, but it works surprisingly well without the mess. Just don't overdo it, because peroxide can be harsh if you're not careful. Anyone else had luck with that combo?
I've actually tried the baking soda and peroxide combo myself, and I agree—it does work pretty well. But I found that even with careful use, my gums felt a bit sensitive afterward. Lately, I've switched to just brushing gently with baking soda alone once or twice a week. It's budget-friendly, less harsh, and still gives a noticeable brightness boost by morning. Might be worth a shot if you're sensitive to peroxide...
I've heard baking soda alone can be gentler, but does it actually lift stains noticeably overnight? Curious if anyone's compared it directly to activated charcoal—I've seen mixed reviews and haven't tried it myself yet...
