Do-it-yourself dentistry is on the rise, and so are the complaints from dissatisfied people who bought braces, veneers, and tooth-whitening kits online.

People are being advised to seek advice before taking their dental care into their own hands.

Laws must be introduced to prevent landlords and developers from renting "fitted out" rooms to rogue dentists, some of whom are performing flawed procedures before moving on to avoid facing the consequences.

A free independent service will allow dental patients to resolve complaints about their treatment.