Cosmetic Teeth Whitening.

The EU Cosmetics Directive (implemented in the UK by the UK Cosmetic Products (Safety) Regulations 1996).

The legal definition of a cosmetic product is:
“any substance or preparation intended for placing in contact with the various external part of the human body or with the teeth and mucous membranes of the oral cavity with a view exclusively or principally to cleaning them, perfuming them or protecting them in order to keep them in good condition, change their appearance or correct body odours”

“Hydrogen peroxide
is widely used for consumer purposes, including hair bleaching, disinfection of eye contact lenses and disinfection of wounds and ulcers. Exposure to hydrogen peroxide from a tooth whitening product would be expected to have a positive effect on oral hygiene and it is effective in reducing the risk of gingivitis”
COLIPA 10 JANUARY 2005

“Any effects of hydrogen peroxide
from the use of tooth whitening products, even over 6 months’ continuous exposure are mild, transient, and involve only gingival irritation and tooth sensitivity both of which resolve within a few days after use of the product is stopped” PROFESSORS PHILIP LARNEY, RUTH FREEMAN, MARTIN GROOTVELT, EDWARD LYNCH CANTOX HEALTH SCIENCES INTERNATIONAL 25 JANUARY 2005

The safety profile of hydrogen peroxide
in these products is well established the incidence of adverse effects is very low.” UK DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

SPA operations internationally have been carrying out Cosmetic Teeth Whitening treatments for many years, safely and efficiently.

Articles published by the General Dental Council relate to their opinion.
This organisation does not have any authority or jurisdiction over operators outside of the Dental profession