ROMANCE was in the air at a charity open day to make sure patients have pearly white teeth when they pucker up this Valentines Day.

The family open day was a chance for patients to get to know their new dentist at Beacon Dental Care, Pickersleigh Road, Malvern.

Face-painting, games and prize draws for children and adults were held at the practice on Saturday to raise money for Acorns Children's Hospice.

The amount raised is expected to be announced on Valentines Day.

The practice opened on December 3 last year.