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This was a good find for me, so long review ahead. My teeth are super sensitive. I was using Rx sensitivity toothpaste, and it just seemed to be getting worse. I tried Smart Ash because I was desperate for something - anything - to make my teeth hurt less. I also wanted to do a little whitening, and my teeth are way too sensitive for strips. So I took a chance on this and am glad I did. My teeth have gotten both less sensitive and whiter since I started with this. My procedure: I use this at night. I follow the directions included with the jar. (The directions themselves are rather funny - I always like a company with a sense of humor.) I wet my tooth brush and dip it in the powder. I brush my teeth with the powder for 2 minutes. I then actually leave it in my mouth for several minutes, swishing the charcoal/saliva slurry around my mouth (super attractive, right?) and pushing and pulling it through my front teeth. Then I spit it out and brush my teeth with water until I'm spitting out clean water. Then I floss to get any remaining charcoal out from between me teeth. I do always get a few flecks stuck at my gum line on certain teeth. They come right off when I brush with normal toothpaste (OTC sensitivity stuff now) in the morning. Brushing with my regular toothpaste also removes all traces of black from my toothbrush. The mess: I wouldn't let the mess factor be a deterrent. I kind of get a kick out of the black stuff in my mouth. It can get everywhere, though, so here's what I do to mitigate that. 1. Place the jar on a couple squares of toilet paper before opening it. After closing it, give the jar a quick wipe and toss the tp in the bowl for the next time I flush. 2. Keep my mouth as closed as possible when brushing. 3. Turn my power brush both on and off only when it is in my mouth. 4. Spit close to the drain with the water running. 5. Keep a magic eraser-type sponge convenient and use it to wipe the charcoal out of the sink and off the counter as soon as I'm done. It cleans the mess right up, only takes a few seconds, and no extra waste or cleaning products. Easy-peasy. Et voila. Enjoy your Charcoal Smile.