Safe SmilesSafe Smiles is a charity campaign that gives you the very best advice about the safest and most effective way to have dental treatment. For both cosmetic and general dental treatments, always choose a registered dental professional and a licensed practice. It’s the safest way to protect your health and your smile. The campaign About the campaign Safe dentistry Adult orthodontics The basics DIY dangers What to expect at your appointments Tooth whitening The law Beutician FAQs Dental professional FAQs Dental tourism Dental tourism explained The downsides Keeping your mouth safe Sports Accessories Oral Health Foundation Home I am not using hydrogen peroxide, so tooth whitening cannot be illegal, can it? Yes, it doesn't matter whether hydrogen peroxide or non-peroxide is used, it's a view confirmed by the High Court that tooth whitening is dentistry. Subsequently, even if you are using below the legal limit of hydrogen peroxide or a product which does not release hydrogen peroxide, you will still be breaking the law and putting your clients at risk. Products used by a dental professional have been thoroughly tested for many years and have been proven to work without being harmful to the teeth or gums. At best, other untested products that you may be using will not be effective and at worst, they could cause permanent damage. Manage Cookie Preferences