Turkey teeth whitening tragedy: Friend of Briton who died speaks out for first time

A British man who fell into a coma as his friend died during a trip to Turkey to get teeth whitening treatment has spoken out for the first time about the ordeal. Aaron Callaghan, from Belfast, said he is ‘absolutely gutted’ over the death of ‘Big Richie’ Molloy, 33, in the resort of Maramis on … Read more

Family of British man who died during teeth whitening trip to Turkey await toxicology tests

The family of a British man who died during a teeth whitening trip to Turkey are awaiting the results of a toxicology report to discover how he died. Richie Molloy, 33, from Belfast, was found dead on Saturday after travelling to Marmaris for dental work, while his two friends Declan Carson and Aaron Callaghan were … Read more

British man, 33, dies in Turkey after travelling for teeth whitening treatment

British man dies and his two friends are critically ill after travelling to Turkey for teeth whitening treatment Richard Molloy, 33, died on Saturday after travelling to Marmaris for dental work His friends Declan Carson and Aaron Callaghan were also left critically ill Tributes to Mr Molloy have been made as his family try to bring … Read more

Teeth whitening products containing hydrogen peroxide can damage the tissue underneath

Hydrogen peroxide used in teeth whitening strips damages the tissue deep in the tooth and makes it weaker, a study has found. Whitening kits have become a billion-pound-industry – but companies selling them have come under fire amid their emerging dangers. Now, scientists have found the damage goes even deeper than the enamel, after tests … Read more