News & Advice: News and Advice

A new website has been launched by a group of hospital orthodontists to investigate the link between dental malocclusion and bullying. Malocclusion often causes crooked or sticking out teeth and so far the study has found that 13% of 10-14... read more.

It is thought that 620,000 people suffer from pneumonia every year in the UK with a 5% mortality rate, and new research from Yale University suggests that there may be a link to oral health.Bacterial chest infections are suspected to... read more.

According to Laura Schmidt of California University, sugar is a poison and should be regulated like tobacco. She claims that sugar is too widely available and should be taxed to reduce its consumption. At Ock Street Clinic we spend our... read more.

Teeth whitening has been promoted by a variety of different outlets over recent years and not always in the best interests of the public. Nobody should start a course of teeth whitening without first consulting a dental care professional -... read more.

Following the recent controversy surrounding PIP silicone breast implants there are moves within government to bring tear trough filler for dark rings under the eyes, lip fillers for the small lines around the mouth and other examples.There is now concern... read more.

A recent news article from Holland caught our attention this week. It describes how uncontrolled gum disease eventually led a 42 year old man to contract a brain abscess. He was initially treated for a brain tumour, but when there... read more.

May we wish all our clients and their families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.Over the festive period our opening arrangements are as follows:Friday 23rd December 8.00 - 5.30Saturday 24th December ClosedSunday 25th December ClosedMonday 26th December... read more.

We are delighted to announce the winner of our latest prize draw.  Many thanks to Hayley Clayson who kindly drew the winner 'out of the hat',  pictured here with Dentist Stephanie Jansen.  The winner was Trudie Ball who chose a... read more.

Tulisa has been in the dental news this week. The x factor judge has had 12 dental veneers and a gum lift (also known as crown lengthening) to make her teeth bigger and her smile less gummy. Her teeth look... read more.

Dark rings under the eyes age a woman by up to 5 years and are worse in winter than summer according to a scientific study carried out in New York by AMA Laboratories.  Dark circles under the eyes is caused... read more.