Youngsters from St Michael's Infant School in Workington have been opening wide as part of a celebration for National Smile Month.

Year one and two pupils visited Belvedere Dental Practice on Station Road to learn about the importance of healthy teeth.

The children took part in a range of activities and learned about brushing techniques and the effect of sugary drinks as well as doing some role play.

Anne Tait, headteacher, said: "We are extremely lucky as the practice is opposite the school and this provides a wonderful opportunity for us to work together to educate our children about oral health.

"We want to ensure that the children understand how important it is to eat healthily and to brush their teeth regularly."

Pupils also took part in an experiment to demonstrate how teeth can decay.

Staff from the practice will visit the school next month as part of a follow up.

Belvedere is also launching a children's club on Saturday mornings with the first session on Saturday, July 2. 

Lisa McKenzie, practice manager, said: "For us it's extremely important to get the message across.

"We want to focus on educating youngsters and preventing them for getting tooth decay when they're older."

National Smile Month is an annual event organised by the Oral Health Foundation.

Its aim is to educate people about the importance of keeping their mouths clean and healthy.