Tooth whitening is one of the most popular forms of cosmetic dentistry, and even though some patients overdo it, five out of six dentists don't think it's a problem.
“If people want ‘toilet bowl teeth,’ so what?" asked one cosmetic dentist. "Too white? Isn't that like being too rich?"
“I still see 5-10 patients daily asking about teeth bleaching who have never done any teeth whitening previously," offered another dentist.
Dentists still see many patients asking about tooth whitening and procedures like laser teeth whitening that can only be done in a dentist's office. However, many patients choose over-the-counter teeth whiteners (often containing carbamide peroxide) to get the white teeth they desire.
Read more about whitening in the dentist's office: Are Today’s Consumers Over-Whitening Their Teeth?