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 Why is it not legal? Tooth whitening seems so simple! Dental professionals train for many years to understand the strictures of the mouth, to recognise dental disease and to prescribe the correct treatment for each individual patient. The chemicals used to whiten the teeth could permanently damage the teeth and gums. To protect the public against this type of damage, the person providing the treatment must be fully dentally qualified and registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) . Manage Cookie Preferences