Illegal Teeth Whitening Exposed in London

A number of beauticians across London are performing illegal teeth whitening procedures which can leave patients in crippling pain.

One location was secretly filmed by BBC London using illegal levels of hydrogen peroxide, at a strength of 25%. The maximum legal strength used by registered dentists in the UK is 6%. If used incorrectly, the substance can cause tooth loss, burns and blisters.

During the investigation by BBC London, Plaistow beautician Fran Lowe was filmed using 25% hydrogen peroxide and admitted knowing at the time that it was illegal to do so.

She charged £75 for the treatment, which she carried out at home. Ms Lowe also offered teeth scraping – a procedure which should only be carried out by a dental professional. She told the BBC she had not known she was breaking the law and had stopped providing the treatment.

Head of illegal practice at the General Dental Council, Francesca Keen, said:

"If you're seeing someone on the high street that's attended a one day course and putting that into perspective - dentists attend a five year training programme in order to qualify - you're putting yourself in harm's way."

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