Brighton`s former world champion boxer Chris Eubank is spending thousands of pounds on a new set of teeth - he hopes will help rid him of his trademark lisp.
Eubank, 42, has seen leading dentist Barry Buckley to have the work carried out, including closing the gap between his two front teeth to improve the aesthetic nature of his smile.
Dr Buckley, of Clane General Hospital, County Kildare, said today a trial version of the "full cosmetic" makeover on the ex-boxer's teeth had already led to an improvement in his lisp.
"The purpose of the treatment was to improve the aesthetic nature of Chris's smile," said Dr Buckley. "If, as an added benefit, we can also improve his lisp, then so be it.
"We have put a trial version of the smile in Chris's mouth. When Chris is happy with the result, we will finish it in real porcelain made in California."
The dental work being carried out on Eubank, who starred in Celebrity Big Brother in 2001, is reportedly due to set him back around £30,000.
Eubank told reporters: "I'm here to see the best dentist in Ireland and the UK. Before long nobody will be able to accuse me of having a lisp."
His lisp was played on when he appeared as a guest presenter on Top of Pops and announced during the countdown to Number 1: "At six, Cecilia, by Suggs."
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