Why cant I just use a beauty salon or tooth whitening clinic to have my teeth whitened?
A. You can, for the moment. A recent government report stated that tooth whitening is considered part of the practice of dentistry, and as such only dentists or dental therapists can provide it legally. This comes after numerous reports of people having their teeth damaged by products that were unsuitable for the job, as well as oral tissue burned with chemicals. If you value your smile, you should only have a dentist provide such treatments.
