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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…
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HYPOTHETICAL QUERY - DENTAL
I'm currently whitening my teeth. When dentist took impressions for the trays I had a lower back molar that was broke but not painful and I shall be hopefully getting a crown once the whitening course is over. Yesterday whilst brushing, more of the tooth/filling came away. The molar has already been root filled and frankly…
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7 day pill box, FIVE sections
I've been trying to find a 7 day, 5 section pill box. Currently we have an excellent, non brittle 7 day 4 section, flip lid item that needs replacing due to extra medication that has to be taken at less convenient times. I sent for one which turned out to be difficult to open, hard plastic, and caused problems with elderly…
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Dental implant (££££) vs. single tooth denture
I asked during a similar dilemma just before covid, but it's come up again and I'm thinking again. I'm 39. When I was about 16 I fell off my bike and broke both front teeth and one of the small neighbouring teeth. Got given root canals as the teeth had died, and some sort of "build up" stuff to make the teeth look whole…
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Long haul flight - eyedrops
I've a 2 long haul flights next month. Last time I flew (pre covid) I suffered dry eyes which progressed to being really sore and gritty and bothered me the whole trip. I'm not a contact lens wearer, and once I got home it cleared up, so it seems it was just a result of flight, tiredness and being in a hot, dusty country.…
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orthodontics from a general dentist
My dentist, who I am very happy with, is re-jigging his practice. He tells me that he has a special interest in orthodontics, though isn't a qualified orthodontist. I am considering having some straightening work done and unsure whether I wouldn't be better off going to a specialist. I feel like I would be a guinea pig for…
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Dental Care - essential
Can my local NHS Dentist - of 20+ years treating me - force me to change from NHS treatment to, for them, more lucrative Private treatment. Both my wife and I were given no choice on this. This has made us both very suspicious. We're retired now and watch our spending carefully, and even more so with current cost of living…
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Invisalign braces / Orthodontist - Local (Richmond) vs Central London (Blackfriars)
Hi guys, I am wondering if someone can give me advise on invisalign braces or orthodontic braces for straightening teeth. I am a middle aged banking executive working in London Blackfriars. I come into work 2 days a week. I live in Richmond. I am looking to get invisalign braces to straighten my teeth. I have had a…
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How much will I pay NHS for 2 root canals?
I have a dental appointment later in the week & already been warned I may need 2 root canal treatments (NHS). What I'm wondering is how payment for the treatment is worked out, should I be paying 1 single payment of £282 (current NHS limit), or am I likely to have to pay 2 lots of £282 because each procedure will be…
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Finding a dentist
I have had severe pain in my back molar. I seen an emergency dentist who said he can’t see the main problem and to go to my own dentist. I’ve not been for 3 years and struck off. I can’t get an nhs appointment anywhere and I’m in a lot of pain. Is it worth ringing the emergency dentist again. I know I need some work but…
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MSE's Cheap Perfume Guide 👃
This MSE guide has had a recent update. 👃Cheap Perfume👃 13 tips to slash costs and sniff out bargains Includes:* Perfume codes and vouchers * Compare retailers and save 15% * Smell-alikes * Sample before you buy * Consider second-hand sites
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Has anyone got a Kardia Mobile device?
Has anyone got a Kardia mobile device with the Kardiacare plan? I can't work out how to attach a scan for their physiologist to read it. Can someone help me with this? I can't see any instruction videos anywhere.
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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries January 2023
Here we go again for another month. As usual, this initial post has been shamelessly copied from the many previous months. A big thank you to @@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…
