People of all ages deserve a bright smile.

Brits of all ages could benefit from teeth whitening or other cosmetic dentistry treatments to give themselves the smile they always wanted, it has been claimed.

Dr Jim Arnold wrote in his blog for Valpolife.com that it is never too late to have work carried out and that if someone is unhappy about any aspect of their smile then they should feel comfortable having that issue addressed.

He noted: “Smile enhancement with cosmetic dentistry is a wonderful solution for many people who want to make a great first impression.”

Elsewhere, Harley Street dental professional Dr Tariq Idris recently claimed the Da Vinci Code could hold the key to the perfect smile.

He noted a set of numbers contained in the code – known as the divine proportion – are already used in architecture as it creates structures that are naturally pleasing to the eye and this principle could similarly be used when shaping teeth.