A smile is worth a small fortune

Judy Murray has revealed that she had her teeth fixed, splashing out an estimated £30,000 on orthodontic work — and she looks fantastic.

I know first-hand how this can transform how you feel about yourself. When I was in my late teens, the teeth on one side of my jaw started collapsing inwards.

as a result, several of my front teeth stuck out almost at right angles and my lips appeared set in a permanent snarl.

I became paranoid about my goofy teeth, trying not to smile or covering my mouth when I did.

Bad dental work in childhood was to blame and my new dentist decided the best option was to remove the teeth and fit me with dentures. I was devastated.

Thankfully, a kind aunt who knew the perils of dentures intervened and paid for me to have orthodontic work.

all in all, it took about five years, but it meant I kept all my teeth — and I’m not overstating it when I say it changed my life.

It’s hard to feel happy when you are afraid to smile. But suddenly, my confidence rocketed and I wanted to beam at everyone.

Sadly, orthodontic work is rarely available for adults on the NHS, but I tell everyone that if there is any way they can afford it, it’s worth it to put a smile back on your face and give a massive boost to your self-esteem.