Illegal tooth whitening warning

Many of these companies say it's only cosmetic, but they risk spreading diseases like Hepatitis and TB between customers or damaging teeth and gums irreversibly, by not having the knowledge or skills that dental teams do. Ensure your patients don't risk their smile or health by dealing with people who are promoting their services for illegal and potentially dangerous tooth whitening techniques. The General Dental Council has already secured convictions in the courts, but salons and shopping malls are simply over-run with these illegal whiteners, that they now pose a significant threat to public health generally. You can report illegal whitening at the following: