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Dentist overcharging-£3000 for Mouth Disinfecting
Hello I went to the dentist who said I needed mouth disinfecting. The cost is £3000. I was pretty shocked but I know I have bad gums so was prepared to pay. He did the first of two sessions yesterday. It cost £ 1400 and took him 40 minutes. I think I am being ripped off. HOw can he charge that? I am calling to get other…
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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries July
Welcome all newbies and regulars to this very friendly and chatty thread where we give lots of lovely tips on how to use up your stash and lots of support and encouragement if you need them. Keep up the pampering and keep down the spending: let's make the naughty step an empty and lonely place this month (rather than one…
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Independent Orthodontic Report
Hello everyone, I hope you're all doing well. I'm seeking some advice and assistance regarding a situation I'm currently facing. Back in May 2022, I got braces fitted, but in the past six months, I've been experiencing a clicking sensation in my jaw, which might be a symptom of temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ).…
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Band 2 Dental Charge
My husband attended two prebooked dental appointments today. First with his dentist for a routine check up and then a few minutes later he saw the hygienist for a scale and polish. He had no other treatment. He was charged £70.70 which I see is a Band 2 charge. Does this seem right?
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Dentist going PAYG instead of Denplan
I have been paying a dental subscription with Denplan for many years, and I am contemplating the idea of going on pay as you go. I have got a price list for treatments from my dentist, and on the face of it, it will be a lot cheaper for me to pay per session than paying via Denplan, based on everything that's been done in…
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In my 50s - new to makeup - help!
Although I have left it late, I have decided to wear a bit more than my usual 'eye shadow and mascara' from now on. But I have no idea where to start. I could go to the make up counters in a local Department store but I don't think that would end up very money saving! And I think that 'heavy' look would be wrong on me when…
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Are Boots Opticians frames now single use?
When your prescription changed at Boots Opticians you used
to be able to have the updated lenses fitted to the existing frames. Last
Friday I was told that it was now necessary to buy new frames – last time
(2021) my prescription had changed but I needed new frames anyway so it wasn’t
an issue. Does anyone know when Boots…
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Multifocal Contact Lenses
Anyone have experience of these. I bought some with a recent prescription and found them very blurry. Neither far nor close vision was good. In fact they would be very dangerous to drive with. Think I'll stick with single (far) vision ones in future.
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Ear Wax removal - Qualifications and insurance required?
Would anyone know if specific medical qualifications are required by law to operate an ear wax removal service? Also what would the required public liability cover be?My investigations so far reveal that there is no official body. The NHS no longer carries out this service. There are groups/companies that will offer…
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Shower Gel
Dear All, A bit of an odd question,, but this has been one of my biggest bug bears in recent years. I always go for the cheapest shower gel on offer. However it seems that all these shower gels seem to literally exhibit the quantum phenomena of superfludity in that as soon as I use it literally half of it rolls off and…
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Teeth whitening options
I asked this question a while ago: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6345621/teeth-whitening-at-the-dentist#latest. I am thinking about teeth whitenin again as I recently had a checkup. Here are the options that are available now: Philips Zoom Whitening 3 syringe kit £269 (10% or 16% carbamide peroxide).…
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Dandruff - alternative to Nizoral
Hi, I have not posted anything for a while, but I am at the end of my tether and was hoping perhaps someone had similar experience and can advise. So few years back I have developed dandruff. I always had slightly scaly scalp, but Head and Shoulders kept it at bay. 2-3 years back however it got bad. The only thing that…
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No prescription fee on HRT meds with HRT certificate
Hello to all, Copied this from the Mum's money saving forum as this forum is probably more appropriate. Apologies if this has already been posted but in case not, did you know that by obtaining a HRT certificate (£20) which is valid for 1 year, you can get (most) HRT medication free of prescription charge? I wasn't aware…
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Can someone in England get NHS treatment on the Welsh or Scottish NHS
I'm NOT looking for medical advice let me make that clear. Right so I live in England, went to the GP since I suffer with Pectus Carinatum, the GP referred me to the Liverpool's heart and chest hospital. Phoned them up to day and was told that my referral had been flat out refused and not reviewed because it was classed as…
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Dental crown question
Hi, I have just had my first ever dental crown… aside from it being ugly metal on the nhs (quoted £500 or £700 for private white or full porcelain ones!)… should the crown cover the entire tooth? On the inside, the crown goes down to the gum line. On the outside it only goes half way down the tooth so part of my own tooth…
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Unsure about NHS Dental charges with new dentist
Hello! I just had a course of treatment with an NHS dentist. I contacted them by phone telling them I had two broken teeth, I didn't have a dentist at the time, they said I would need to pay £25.80 to get an appointment. I paid this for an appointment which was arranged for 9 days later on 22/06/23. During this appointment…
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Crown with post keeps coming out.
Hi folks, One for the dentists if one happens to see it Thanks. Partner's old crown with post has come out at least five or six times, had it put back in again by dentist, still came out, so finally had a new crown done. This new crown with post has now came out as well, but has been put back in again. Getting a little…
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Cloned Perfumes & Aftershaves
Hi, I see a lot of social media ads for companies who sell cloned equivalents of designer fragrances e.g. Copycat Fragrances, etc. There are so many and always pushed by 'influencers' who are obviously being paid and so can necessarily be trusted. Question is can any money savers recommend a reputable and tried and tested…
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Back to the 1960s - Who can prescribe?
Is this true?I recently asked my GP practice for some Metronidazole - for a gum problem. They told me that doctors can no longer prescribe this drug - only dentists.It sounds like there has been a demarcation dispute. Took me back to the industrial demarcation disputes of the 1960s.And, just like then, the loser is the…
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Revolution Skin care
Saw this the other day in my local Home Bargains Any users? Any hero products? I was very impressed with the price point I have to say
