Teeth whitening has been a hot topic for quite some time, so much so it is now featured within the NHS Choices website. Teeth whitening is the process of lightening the teeth using hydrogen peroxide or a carbamide peroxide equivalent. It was initially developed by Dr George Madray and has been available in dental practices since 1989. There are two main types of teeth whitening:
The different gels that can be used are:
There have been recent discussions surrounding who can carry out teeth whitening treatments, products that can be used and what to do in the event of suspected unlawful teeth whitening. This article explains each of these areas.
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