Totally agree about the baking soda toothpaste—it does seem to brighten faster, even if the taste is kinda meh. Coconut oil pulling feels nice, but overnight whitening? Not really convinced. Honestly, I've found brushing gently with activated charcoal powder gives me noticeable results by morning...just messy as heck.
I've tried charcoal powder too, and yeah... my sink looked like a crime scene afterward, haha. Baking soda toothpaste works decently for me, but honestly, the best quick fix I've found is just swishing diluted hydrogen peroxide—tastes weird but does the job overnight.
"Baking soda toothpaste works decently for me, but honestly, the best quick fix I've found is just swishing diluted hydrogen peroxide—tastes weird but does the job overnight."
I've heard about the hydrogen peroxide trick too, but honestly, I'm a bit hesitant to try it. My dentist mentioned it once, but also warned me about potential gum irritation if it's not diluted enough. Maybe I'm just overly cautious (okay, definitely overly cautious), but has anyone else experienced sensitivity or irritation after using peroxide regularly?
I usually stick to baking soda toothpaste myself—it's gentle enough for my kiddo too—but sometimes I wonder if there's something better out there that's still safe. I've seen some people mention coconut oil pulling, but that seems like a lot of effort and mess for uncertain results... Has anyone actually had noticeable success with that method overnight?
I've tried coconut oil pulling a few times, and honestly... it felt like I was swishing salad dressing around my mouth for 15 minutes. 😂 Didn't notice any overnight miracles either, sadly. Peroxide does the trick for me occasionally, but yeah—too strong and my gums get cranky fast. Has anyone tried activated charcoal toothpaste? I've seen mixed reviews and I'm curious if it's worth the hype or just another messy bathroom disaster waiting to happen.
Activated charcoal toothpaste is alright—definitely less salad dressing-y than coconut oil pulling 😂. I've used it a couple times, and it does seem to give a subtle brightness, but nothing drastic overnight. The downside is the mess factor... black splatters everywhere if you're not careful. Also, my orthodontist warned me it's abrasive and could wear down enamel over time, so I only use it sparingly. Might be worth trying once or twice, but probably not as a regular thing.
