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Flossing Teeth
Hi, I normally use those plastic flossers as I don’t seem to be able to get the hang of actual floss. I seem to lack coordination!:rotfl: However, I am conscious of single use plastic waste. I’ve tried tepe brushes too but there are none small enough for my smallest gaps. Anyway, I just wondered if those machines you can…
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Tooth Nerve - Root Canal Question, £700 cost? Help Please?
Hi Everyone, I went to my dentist today (UK) as I had a pain in one of my bottom back teeth that I knew already had a deep filling (grew up in the 70's..), The dentist said the nerve has probably died, and took an Xray to confirm. She stated that one side of the nerve was hardly visible, and that on one half (same half) of…
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Paying twice over for dental treatment
I had a couple of root-canal treatments some years back. Now it turns out I have to have them redone by a specialist as they're too deep for my regular dentist to have fixed properly. That means I'll be paying double to get these teeth sorted out. Is there no guarantee for the quality dental work done previously and do I…
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Going Grey
Hi all, Just asking for help/opinions about going grey. I’m going grey big style, roots and sides of my hair etc. I have been putting a non permenant hair color on (red). I’m looking to try stop dying my hair but I can’t just let it grow out cause it looks awful and I’m job hunting so don’t want to look scruffy at…
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Free beauty treatments
I've had a good week. One of our local pharmacies was offering Mavala manicures for £15. After the manicure you took home £15 of Mavala products for free. One of our hairdressing salons has apprentices. They offer haircuts with them for free. They were closely monitored by their trainer and did a really good job. OH and I…
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curcumin
Anyone tried curcumin for joint pain?
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Tooth whitening
Hello! I want to whiten my teeth, but without damaging them. I saw on Amazon some active charcoal powders. Are they good and healthy? Or can you suggest me another toothpaste/product? I buy from the supermarket some cheap Colgate whitening toothpaste that does nothing. thanks!
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Detox fasting ?
Do many people detox via fasting or is it just a 'fad' ?
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Sorted my acid reflux at last
I have a closed thread on here about my longstanding problem with acid reflux. Since I updated that thread I have had further investigations both on the NHS and privately, including the very intrusive pressure test where a tube is left down your nose and into the stomach for 24 hours to measure the pressure on the valve at…
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Least irritant washing powder/liquid
Im sorry if this has been asked before, but.... Gentlemen I suggest that you won't be interested in a question about soap powder. Please can anyone suggest a really non-irritant clothes washing product. I have eczema on my undercarriage, which has recently flared hideously, very itchy, bleeding etc etc....I never use bio…
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Surgery abroad insurance
Does anyone know of any companies who provide insurance if you are travelling abroad for cosmetic surgery please? My insurance company doesn’t cover it and the only one I can find online is Travel Shield but I’d like to have some other quotes to compare. The surgery I am going with do not have any recommendations. Thank…
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Gel nail kits
As much as I enjoy going to have a gel manicure, the £25 bill is not so nice. any suggestions for at home kits? something with everything I need to get me started
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How to book an appointment with a dentist in London?
I recently moved to London. I contacted over 10 dentists to book an appointment but they did not accept new NHS patients. I wonder where can I find a dentist accepting NHS patients in London.
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Is accupuncture a waste of money?
I’ve started having chronic migraines. I also clench my teeth at night and have some type of TMJ dysfunction (mouth guard made it worse). My doctor referred me for physiotherapy but that hasn’t helped at all and now the physiotherapist has suggested trying accupuncture. I’m sceptical about this but also desperate for…
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REGLAZE my Glasses
Hi there I'm looking to reglaze a pair of glasses i have, however its looking like it would be cheaper to buy new glasses than reglaze. Cheapest to reglaze is £20 plus P&P. Anyone know anywhere? Thanks
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Mysimba price?
Hello! Anyone knows the Mysimba price? thanks!
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What does this mean?
Im sorry if in the wrong forum This is the note from the hospital about my dad!!!8217;s medication and Im just going through it and and don't understand what the 'lt' means under No Days Supply? Can anyone advise or if anyone knows? Photo below https://ibb.co/irmhr8 thank you
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Choice of Hospital
Hi Has anyone successfully asked for a referral to another hospital (in another area) after treatment at their local one has failed to resolve a condition? (i.e get referred to a specialist regional or national unit) The NHS website says you have a legal right to chose but is this only at the point of first referral to a…
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Johnny Vegas dramatic weight loss
Be interesting to find out what his diet was. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-5973985/Johnny-Vegas-shows-INCREDIBLE-weight-loss-unrecognisable-selfie.html
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Free glasses with HC2 certificate
I needed new glasses when I started a new job. I am named on an HC2 certificate, so I am entitled to a free eye test and free glasses. After the test the optician said I needed new reading glasses, new intermediate, which I haven't needed before, and that I might benefit from distance glasses too. The intermediate ones are…