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 Would my insurance cover me if I carried out tooth whitening? No. The British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) states that they will not insure for tooth whitening as there is no government-recognised qualification for this treatment. It is very unlikely that any other insurance company would cover you for a treatment that has been proven in the High Court to be illegal. Manage Cookie Preferences