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I don't like the super white teeth either. Every person I have known, on a personal level, who had very white teeth; had a mouth full of cavities, extensive br

• pllbnk 11y ago
  I think teeth whitening is a bit like steroids or liposuction. It is mostly for people who have insecurities and/or lack discipline to get quick, visible results at the expense of their health. I'm adding health here because these procedures, although deemed safe, are certainly harmful in some way.
  • o_____________o 11y ago
    There is a natural yellowing from coffee, tea, smoking and aging that even disciplined hygeine doesn't combat. Whitening (via oxidation) is nothing like surgery, being a meager, inexpensive, 5x5 minute habit that has a pretty big impact on perceived health and grooming. The downside is some temporary damage to your enamel, but it's less than a single cleaning at the dentist. If anything, I'm wary of whitening toothpastes, which are ubiquitous and tend to work via abrasion.