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Hi I recently visited my Dentist for a Hygiene appointment I was told I needed two sessions. On the Dentists website it stated £130 for each 45 min session. When we finished after 80 mins. Not a full two sessions my charge was £295. I disputed this but the dentist receptionist said this was for cleaning up etc. I said the…

Does anyone have any insight into the differences in technology between what Optical Express offer - iDesign Lasik and Optimax Wavefront Intralase. I’ve seen some claims that Optical Express is more advanced but some contradictory things too. Optical express is quoting double Optimax and want to make an informed choice.

Hoping there's someone here who understands the detail of the NHS dental contract or can point me to the detailed wording. I went to the dentist back in December 2021 with a big cavity in my wisdom tooth and the one next to it. Dentist referred me to a specialist to have the wisdom tooth extracted, which I had done in…

Can a dentist be held to account for implant failure if they failed to seat the cement retained bridge correctly (not fully seated )and it was a suboptimal fit , and also failed to act upon it after my hygienist noticed it was showing signs of failure from the onset ( 3 monthly hygiene appointments adhered to ) and this…

If I have prepaid for an NHS filling that is not yet done, can I claim a refund as I am now covered by a medical exemption certificate?

May I ask if anyone has travelled to another country for affordable dental implants? If so, please share how you found a competent dentist and the various checks you performed to make sure that you would get a decent implant, correctly fitted. I am horrified by the cost of this work in England, but have heard a few horror…

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…

Last week my GP (over the phone) prescribed a medication for a new condition and added it to my repeat prescription. I went to the chemist just now to collect both the new medication and my usual meds. I am exempt charges on my usual meds but I need to pay for this new item on the script which I am happy to do. However,…

Hello, We are currently away on holiday and unfortunately one of my upper central front teeth has snapped off at the gum line. The tooth was banged quite badly some years ago resulting in root canal treatment and a metal post being put through the tooth. I was told just three months ago that the root had receded heavily…

Is there any discount available for hairdresser Tony &guy. I had a look but could not find any. Discount for teacher usually has card but but not for that. Thank you 

Hello All My mum is 90 years old and has Dementia and is struggling to stay in her own home. She has great difficulty remembering in to take her medication or in fact if she has taken it, which can lead to her overdosing. To prevent overdosing and to help her remember if she'd taken her medication, the GP suggested we get…

Hi what are your thoughts on the ordinary. I have tried Liz Earle in the past and I have got a stash but I haven't used it in a while and I think it's expensive for the whole kit to get decent skin. I've heard the ordinary is good as they use the stuff you need without mixing other stuff in and you can tailor your skin…

Hi I have a dental problem in that my lower molar tooth has broken and I was terrified to get it sorted but this morning it's broke even more to the point theres some left causing me intense pain. Husband rang 111 to see if I can get seen at dental hospital as they don't do walk in now..got call back and they said find a…

Hi All, I've been short-sighted my whole life, wearing glasses (around -3.5 plus astigmatism), but now I'm getting older and also need reading glasses (+1.5). I'm an office worker, spending most of the day in front of the computer. I went to a local optician (I think he's *very* good) and (provisionally) decided for the…

Welcome to our new Slimming World thread! This is for anyone who wants to lose weight in 2023 using the Slimming World healthy eating plan. If you’re new to the plan, a returner or a target member then this is the place for you! Is now the time to loose your lockdown weight or any weight you are not happy with. Join us for…

Hello all. I went to Vision Express for an eye test that was paid by work. Based on my test results, the optician recommended: *Glasses *Multifocal *Sunglasses *Non-prescription During the test I explained that my eyes were quickly becoming tired at work when looking at a computer screen, that I was misreading emails and…

Hello! Is anyone else going through the same hassle with Your Smile Direct? I've been trying to get a reply from them for weeks and then saw a piece in The Times yesterday that they have gone into liquidation. They announced on their social media that they are changing names to Alignerly (underneath saying it's in…

I had an eye test at Specsavers today, but see that the prescription I was given does not include the pupillary distance. On their website: https://www.specsavers.co.uk/glasses/buyers-guide/how-to-measure-your-pupillary-distance they say "If you have a prescription with us, you can always give your store a call to ask for…

I can't seem to find Peroxide contact lens solution .. I used to get Boots own brand or AoSept .. I contacted Boots and told me they have been discontinued .. and to get the other solutions (non peroxide) How could they be discontinued ? this cleaning system is better than the rubbing method. Does anyone know what's going…

I've got an implant for a top front tooth. It screws in but has now become loose. When now screwed in fully the tooth is crooked. I've tried to cement it straight with an OTC cement containing zinc polycarboxylate, and also another cement based on zinc oxide, without success. My feeling is that if I can find the right…