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Advice please re Failed Root Canal
Would be grateful for any suggestions please. I had a root canal done on the NHS in November 2021. It has never "been right" having mild discomfort, then a bleb appearing on the gum, bad taste etc. Every 6 months Dentist said it seemed ok and to "see how it goes", finally asked me at last check up if I would like 2nd…
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Dentist only in 2 days a week - root canal
After some pain and a visit to the dentist last year, I was advised that a back tooth needed Root Canal surgery, and at that time some remedial work was done, and I went away, and only had minor niggles, including 2x checkups, until last week. This weekend I suffered debilitating pain - out of 10, it was a 10 !, I could…
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MSE blog: 11 extreme beauty MoneySavers
MSE Rhiannon's blog has just been updated: 11 extreme beauty MoneySavers It includes how to make lip balm from kitchen oils, save 75% on face wipes, downshift your skincare and more. Got any extreme beauty MoneySavers of your own to add?
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How frequently can I have dental x-rays and be safe?
My normal (private) dental checkups were cancelled and other patients were put in my place during the Covid crisis, probably because of BDA restrictions at the time. I suspect my dentist was being paid by Denplan even though he never saw me and it was more lucrative for him to treat patients that needed work doing. Fast…
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Flexible denture costs
Hubby needed new dentures was convinced to go for chrome £1200,it was the best thing, when he got them they fell out when he bit a ripe banana, despite lots of poly grip wouldn’t work, told technicians and they made a flexible denture in its place i think there should be a refund as they’re trying to say flexible are the…
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Wholesale of plain tracksuit sets, anyone know where I can buy?
Hi I need to buy at least 7 sets of plain, black or grey sets of joggers and jumpers - no logos or anything Does anyone know where I can find in the UK please?
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MSE News: NHS prescription costs in England to rise by 30p to £9.65 an item from April
The NHS prescription charge in England will increase by 30p to £9.65 from 1 April, the Government confirmed today. The cost of prescription 'season tickets', which let you prepay for multiple prescriptions over a set period, is also rising – so if you regularly pay for prescriptions, it's worth checking if you should buy a…
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What bar of soap do you use to wash your face?
Hello, I am looking to change the face wash I use, it doesn’t travel well and comes in a plastic bottle. I would like to go back to using bars of soap but at a loss as to which is best and most comfortable for my skin. I have combination prone to acne, what do you use and how does it make your skin feel?
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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries February 2023
@ruby_eskimo for starting us off last month. 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…
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Root canal on the NHS
Hello, I developed an abscess a couple of months ago, went to the emergency dentist and they cleared out the Infection and put a temp filling in. All seemed fine while I waited for my scheduled Root canal. I had this done about 2 weeks ago and Ive now developed the abscess in the same place (a little milder) I've read that…
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Frump to Fab 2022 - The Big One
Hello my wonderful beautiful friends. And a very Happy, Healthy and Wealthy New Year to each and everyone of you. Are you ready to put some Va Va Voom back into your lives. I am. I am soooooo ready. 2021 was the absolute pits for me but I'm drawing a line. I'm done with looking backwards. It's a new dawn, (ok afternoon😂) a…
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Discounts for NHS Foundation Trust members
This is a bit obscure, but here's what I discovered.. Foundation NHS Trusts have a structure which allows members of the public to become Foundation Trust members, with varying levels of involvement, by choice. The minimum age is 16 and there's no upper age limit. So someone who's keen on a career in the NHS, or someone…
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Prescription Charges
Just wondering if anyone can help. Today was my first time getting a prescription, a box of 28 tablets. If next time I was to request 2 boxes instead of 1, would this be classed as 2 separate prescription charges, or just 1 charge if they are identical items? I know there's the pre payment certificate, but it's just the…
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Boots Opticians misleading sight test reminder
I had a sight test at Boots Opticians a year ago. The sight test was fine but I did feel that I was being encouraged to buy a service and then a replacement pair of glasses, neither of which I needed. Today I received a letter reminding me that my sight test is due ("It's too important to miss!"). I had to check but it's…
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First molar extraction: implant, braces or leave gap?
I’m 42 and currently have all my
adult teeth. I have a few composite fillings but have had no dental work other
than that. Unfortunately, a CBCT scan has
revealed a cracked root in my UL6 (first molar), with extensive external root
resorption, which apparently means the tooth is unrestorable. The tooth isn’t
causing me any…
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Water Filter Jug Or Not?
A friend of mine works at a water treatment plant and he pointed out that I'm wasting money with a water filter jug, he claimed that they filter out just chlorine which can be done for free by keeping a jar or tap water in the fridge for about a day and the chlorine dissipates apparently. He claims that fluoride is not…
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Lookfantastic
This company are absolutely robbers. Placed an order charged delivery when it should have been free. Never received my order, after 5 days I see its been cancelled! I message and the reply is to allow them 3-5 days to respond...4 weeks later and numerous messages I still haven't received my refund for goods not received.…
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Full medical check up
Looking for recommendations on companies that do full medical check ups (full bloods, hormone levels, etc). The ones I have come across are very expensive (£800) but I'm guessing this is the going rate. Thanks
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Nhs wisdom tooth referral
Hi does anyone have experience of the waiting times for wisdom tooth extraction with a referral from your dentist. Thanks
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Supplies and process of wisdom tooth removal
Hello all, I'm asking this question for someone in Cuba (Cuban) who is in a lot of pain with a wisdom tooth infection. He hasn't had it removed yet as nobody has any anaesthetic right now! I have told him to look for a very good dentist as although any dentist will remove it for a backhander I'd like him to come away from…
