A composition and methods of using the composition to promote oral cavity health. The oral composition comprises charcoal and plant substance or extract for use in oral care, particularly in teeth cleaning and maintenance. The oral composition is made up of multiple ingredients, including one or more of charcoal, a botanical activator, a whitening agent, solvent, an abrasive, a thickening agent, a secondary thickening agent, a foaming agent, a humectant, a colorant, and a flavorant. The multiple ingredients may be mixed together in the form of a toothpaste for delivery to an individual's teeth. The oral composition may be formulated as two components which are separated from each other until use, i.e. brushing of teeth.
