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Smile Xpress Shepherds Bush Westfield Shopping Centre Teeth Whitening

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  • BFG_2
    BFG_2 Posts: 2,022 Forumite
    I can understand a dentist being pee'd off at having a large chunk of their income sliced by a non-dentist doing teeth whitening but hey - that's life and if this company are working within the law (and I believe the law is the same for dentist and non-dentist for cosmetic teeth whitening) then good luck to them. However, I think it would be sensible to see one's own dentist for a check up before having them whitened elsewhere - then what's the prob. After all, plenty of dentists are now doing other things like botox and tattoo removal so why should they expect to keep teeth whitening for themselves?

    Are you serious??

    Hit the web and look up the BBC/Trading Standards report that looked at 50 or so of these 'salons' hairdressers, wifey with a fancy machine [and 20 minutes training].....the stuff they were using was lethal!!!!!!!

    There is ABSOLUTELY NO regulation of these places [unlike dentists and doctors, etc].....................people are getting injured everyday by these cowboys and the authorities are powerless [pretty much] to stop them.
    Its like the old days when a tattoo shop could open, and then re-use all the dirty needles with no sterilisation......and people wondered why they got HEpatitis and other blood infections etc after a tattoo. These shops are the same...no cleanliness regulations or need for sterilisation [again unlike dentists and doctors].


    look forward to hearing people saying : "Hey I'm only 25 and my teeth have been ruined by these cowboys. Never mind i can always grow some new teeth.....err, I can't?? Oh well, still I can wear a denture and I've saved a few quid"

    Would you let a plumber do you heart bypass or a carpenter amputate your infected finger??

    Good luck.....you'll need it.
  • Toothsmith
    Toothsmith Posts: 10,092 Forumite
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    edited 11 November 2009 at 2:08PM
    After all, plenty of dentists are now doing other things like botox and tattoo removal so why should they expect to keep teeth whitening for themselves?

    'Plenty' aren't doing tattoo removal!!! Just Me! :D

    It's good that you've heard of me though!!!!!
    How to find a dentist.
    1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
    2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
    3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
    4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.
  • I haven't seen any reports of any problems re non dentists doing teeth whitening - ie I've not heard of anyone saying "Hey I'm only 25 and my teeth have been ruined by these cowboys. Never mind i can always grow some new teeth.....err, I can't?? Oh well, still I can wear a denture and I've saved a few quid" and if there were going to be any problems it would be all over the press by now. I've googled Lacors (who govern trading standards) who say that basically the law is the same for dentists and non dentists (because its cosmetic not dental) . " Unfortunately LACORS cannot selectively apply the law to one part of the population (eg. non-dentists), and ignore illegal acts by others (eg dentists). This raises the possibility that a dentist could be challenged by a Trading Standards Officer."
    So as the law stands there is no difference.
  • I haven't seen any reports of any problems re non dentists doing teeth whitening - ie I've not heard of anyone saying "Hey I'm only 25 and my teeth have been ruined by these cowboys. Never mind i can always grow some new teeth.....err, I can't?? Oh well, still I can wear a denture and I've saved a few quid" and if there were going to be any problems it would be all over the press by now. I've googled Lacors (who govern trading standards) who say that basically the law is the same for dentists and non dentists (because its cosmetic not dental) . " Unfortunately LACORS cannot selectively apply the law to one part of the population (eg. non-dentists), and ignore illegal acts by others (eg dentists). This raises the possibility that a dentist could be challenged by a Trading Standards Officer."
    So as the law stands there is no difference.

    Trading standards law perhaps, but illegal practice of dentistry is a separate issue.
    All hinges on if the GDC's definition of what is and is not dentistry is upheld.
    Tooth whitening done incorrectly can damage people and produce pain and distress to those affected. I have seen ads on the internet for whitening gels of 35% and upwards, and yet I as a dentist never see the need to use more than 16% and yet I get the same results.
    Does this mean we are doing the same procedure? I think not. More like the power of the gels is being pumped up to mask the ineffective techniques being utilised by folks who don't really know what they are doing.
  • Toothsmith
    Toothsmith Posts: 10,092 Forumite
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    edited 12 November 2009 at 8:52PM
    I haven't seen any reports of any problems re non dentists doing teeth whitening - ie I've not heard of anyone saying "Hey I'm only 25 and my teeth have been ruined by these cowboys. Never mind i can always grow some new teeth.....err, I can't?? Oh well, still I can wear a denture and I've saved a few quid" and if there were going to be any problems it would be all over the press by now. I've googled Lacors (who govern trading standards) who say that basically the law is the same for dentists and non dentists (because its cosmetic not dental) . " Unfortunately LACORS cannot selectively apply the law to one part of the population (eg. non-dentists), and ignore illegal acts by others (eg dentists). This raises the possibility that a dentist could be challenged by a Trading Standards Officer."
    So as the law stands there is no difference.

    Here's one

    http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Dentists-Tooth-Whitening-Can-Damage-Teeth/Article/20071131293614?lpos=Home_Article_Related_Content_Region_10&lid=ARTICLE_1293614_Dentists%3A_Tooth_Whitening_Can_Damage_Teeth

    And another

    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-433513/Whitening-kits-damage-tooth-enamel.html
    How to find a dentist.
    1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
    2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
    3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
    4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.
  • The first one says:


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    The second one says:

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  • Toothsmith
    Toothsmith Posts: 10,092 Forumite
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    edited 14 November 2009 at 7:11AM
    Works OK on mine?


    EDIT - I've tried it on laptop and work computer since, and the links work on both of those too.
    How to find a dentist.
    1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
    2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
    3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
    4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.
  • BFG_2
    BFG_2 Posts: 2,022 Forumite
    Both are working fine for me.

    Hey fuzzyb...maybe you're just in denial...lol???
  • He he....no found it now - don't know why it wasn't working..praps just me being dumb
  • sosos
    sosos Posts: 60 Forumite
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    On reading the full thread I'd like to unthank cherylc12. She sounds dodge!
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