Brighton and Hove residents have the best gnashers in the country, according to a survey.

Research by a mouthwash company showed there was good awareness of dental hygiene in the city.

The study coincides with National Smile Week, which starts on Monday.

A spokesman for the company said: "Socio-demographics in Brighton and Hove suggest there is high awareness of good oral hygiene, giving local people the kind of teeth celebrities pay through the nose for."

The Listerine Gum Power Survey 2001 studied teeth throughout major cities.