Internet make-up entrepreneur Lauren Luke has thanked the cosmetic dentist who helped perfect her smile.

She thanked Dr Ken Harris of Riveredge Cosmetic Dentistry surgery in Sunderland for helping her overcome her teeth issues.

Ms Luke has become a global internet sensation through her make-up tutorials posted on YouTube and noted she would not have had the confidence to make the videos had it not been for the work carried out by Dr Harris.

Dr Harris, who has surgeries in Sunderland and Newcastle, added: "We are all delighted that Lauren has done so well and that we’ve played a part in that – and the fact that’s she’s included us in her book is fantastic."

Elsewhere, Dr Anoop Maini of Aqua Dental Spa recently noted Britons are becoming more worried about stained teeth and as such, there has been an increase in the number of people seeking out teeth whitening treatments.