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Think charcoal toothpaste and coconut oil pulling can safely whiten teeth? Medanta dental surgeon debunks 10 dental myths you probably believe

Hindustan Times - Health · 14 October 2026 at 2:58 pm

Think charcoal toothpaste and coconut oil pulling can safely whiten teeth? Medanta dental surgeon debunks 10 dental myths you probably believe

In HT Health Talk this week, Dr Ankur Rustagi explains what actually whitens teeth, if charcoal, oil pulling and LED kits work and why gums bleed.

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Think charcoal toothpaste and coconut oil pulling can safely whiten teeth? Medanta dental surgeon debunks 10 dental myths you probably believe

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