India, May 17 -- Brushing is a non-negotiable daily habit, not only for your oral hygiene but also to prevent dental and other health ailments. But with the surge in popularity of 'natural' ingredients in toothpaste, many are including them in their oral care routines without really knowing whether the hype is truly worth it. It is difficult to decode these trends, whether they are beneficial or just clever marketing.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Lt Gen Dr Vimal Arora, chief clinical officer at Clove Dental, clarified what's fact and what's fiction when it comes to popular natural ingredients like charcoal and coconut oil in toothpaste.

He explained, "Advertised as detoxifying, whitening, or chemical-free alternatives to conventio...