# Charcoal Paste Reality
> Charcoal is trendy but abrasive and unproven. See what to weigh before buying. A plain-English guide with practical steps.

## Guides
- [Abrasivity of Charcoal](https://is-charcoal-toothpaste-safe.pages.dev/charcoal-abrasivity/): Charcoal abrasivity varies a lot from one paste to another, and labels rarely tell you how gritty a product really is.
- [Fluoride Content: Tips and Cautions](https://is-charcoal-toothpaste-safe.pages.dev/charcoal-fluoride-content/): Charcoal fluoride content is not guaranteed: some charcoal pastes contain fluoride and many do not, and the front of the pack often does not say.
- [Evidence for Whitening](https://is-charcoal-toothpaste-safe.pages.dev/charcoal-evidence-whitening/): Charcoal evidence whitening is limited: there is little solid, independent research showing that charcoal toothpaste whitens teeth, and polishing off surface.
- [Charcoal and Restorations](https://is-charcoal-toothpaste-safe.pages.dev/staining-restorations-charcoal/): Charcoal toothpaste is not known to be safe for every kind of dental work, and the question of staining restorations charcoal pastes might cause is not settled.
- [Safer Alternatives: Quick Notes](https://is-charcoal-toothpaste-safe.pages.dev/safer-alternatives-charcoal/): If you want to move away from charcoal, the safer alternatives charcoal fans can try are plain and unglamorous: a fluoride toothpaste you can brush with.

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