“Rogue” beauticians who offer teeth whitening and people who sell illegal kits should face tougher penalties, councils in England and Wales say.
Some kits contain 300 times the legal limit of hydrogen peroxide, the Local Government Association said.
This would be like “brushing with bleach” and could cause blistering, burns and other damage, the LGA added.
The government said it was helping make people aware of dangers, but would not say whether it planned bigger fines.
Only dental professionals can legally perform teeth whitening at business premises, but the LGA said a “worrying number” of unqualified staff were offering the treatment.
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June Newsletter. An update from our practice. Summer is approaching & it’s a time when people start to think about getting holiday ready! It’s a good time
Caring for your children’s teeth is one of many important responsibilities as you become a parent. The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD), the organisation of specialist dentists who care for children’s teeth, has assembled the basic advice and information you might need about oral health in one concise leaflet. We hope that we can help you get your child off to the best possible start and achieve healthy teeth for life.
Text and imagery credit: The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry