Most people want a white and bright smile! Teeth whitening is a conservative and effective way to brighten up your smile. There are many over-the-counter teeth whitening products available, charcoal whitening being the latest trend. Charcoal whitening claims to be a natural form of teeth whitening. Health food shops and holistic practitioners claim that when charcoal is applied to teeth it removes surfaces stains that it binds to, stains such as those from tea or coffee. Howe

Dental caries are decay of the tooth or more popularly known as a cavity. Cavities are caused by acid-producing bacteria that live in our mouths and cause erosion of the tooth enamel. When bacteria starts to accumulate on the surfaces of the teeth it creates a sticky film called plaque. Plaque is more likely to form in retentive areas, such as deep grooves and pits in the back teeth, between the teeth, and near the gum line. The type of bacteria living in plaque produces acid