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NHS adult ortho advice
Hi, I seek advice regarding being referred to the hospital for NHS adult orthodontist treatment. I was referred to an orthodontist when I was 17 and offered jaw surgery to correct an overbite. At the time, I had an irrational fear of dentists, and a few other things were happening in my personal life, so I refused…
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Laser Hair Removal
has anyone had the procedure done? I have some extra money and was considering doing my underarms or something like that because It would be awesome not to shave anymore. was it painful? is it 100% permanent?
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Cheapest Eye Tests in Greater London
Hi Guys Are there any promotions running ?If no , Who is the cheapest currently ? I am not eligible for any free or subsidised tests . Thanks a lot
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NHS or private for specific dental treatment
I have a molar that's been filled extensively - the last time was 18 months ago and the edges are already chipping away. My NHS dentist has proposed that the tooth should be crowned over the existing amalgam filling - no root canal treatment as there is no pain. Would a composite restoration underneath the crown be covered…
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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries September 2022
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…
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Possible Rheumatoid Arthritis /autoimmune
Hi I've never used the NHS as much since coming to UK so I'm not sure how it's is meant to "work". I'm hoping to possibly hear some tips and perhaps encouraging words as I'm a bit tired at the moment with my situation. A long story short, I have been having joint pain since late November. Originally I had my right knee…
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Fresh start for 2022 with Slimming World.
Welcome to our new Slimming World thread! This is for anyone who wants to lose weight in 2022 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? Join us for support. Now is a perfect time for a…
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CT scan after dental anesthesia
Hi...quick question if anyone can help ...I have a CT scanlater today ......will having had a lot of anesthetic for dental work yesterday be a problem?
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Fitbit plain and simple
Thinking of buying hubs a fitbit for his birthday. He doesn't need all the whistles and bells just a reliable step counter. Any ideas please
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Buying your own denture
Been well past retirement I've become entitled to free dental care. However, during the height of the pandemic my normal practise seemed to have been taken over and at the moment they are a few dentists down and they are saying to me until they get a replacement dentist for my old dentist there is nothing they can do. Well…
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How to cool your bed down?
Hey! This seems like a bit of an odd place to ask this, so sorry if this
isn’t the most suitable! I’m after some tips to help cool an overly hot mattress? We bought
a new one earlier this year, but it’s like sleeping on a hot plate. I really
can’t afford to replace the mattress again, but the thought of sleeping on it
for…
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Is it possible to see an NHS dentist any more?
Hello. Has anyone been able to see an NHS dentist since the pandemic started, please? My NHS dentist appears to have shut up shop, so I tried to register with a new NHS NHS dentist, but I couldn't find a single one in Oxfordshire that will take on a new NHS patient. Does anyone know of any waiting list or anything that I…
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Best detangling brush and spray for young children
My twin granddaughters age six are coming to stay. They have long hair which knots every day. At home mum uses a Mason Pearson brush and L’Oréal detangling spray, works from ends of hair upwards in sections and plaits hair at night. Am not sure that the spray doesn’t make their hair a bit dry. was looking at Amazon and…
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Would I really need braces or Invisalign just for one tooth?
Hi all. As the thread title states, would I really need braces or invisalign to straighten only 1 tooth? That's what the NHS dentist told me. It's a crown on the top front tooth btw. Thanks.
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Anxiety, Stress & depression band ? is there 1 cheapest one available? ?
hi all, Some days back, on a bus, i overheard some 2 people chatting about a band that eradicates stress and anxiety totally. is that true ?...i working for NHS 15 years not heard anything like that ? Does anyone of you have any experience on this subject? many thanks. please advise. AK
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Probiotics
I've been suffering a lot with IBS type symptoms and I was thinking of giving probiotic tablets a try. Can anyone recommend a particular product they've used in the past.
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Sunday Times today - new Nivea cream
Can anyone tell me what this is please? Local shop had sold out by the time I got there… India Knight (Beauty section): “THIS NEW NIVEA FACE CREAM REALLY WORKS ON SUN-DAMAGED SKIN”
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Have you successfully reduced your bad cholesterol?
As the title says, have you successfully reduced your bad cholesterol? I have tried for 2 years and it is still creeping upwards. I eat healthily at home and cook from scratch, but I eat out once a week. I don’t eat biscuits, and have cakes only on special occasions. My hubby’s reading is 4.5, he is lean despite eating…
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Teeth Whitening and uneven teeth
I was hoping for some experiences regarding tooth whitening that my dentist is advising me to take. My teeth are discoloured after years of redwine, coffee and anything else that colours them, but I also have two teeth that are pushed back behind the other teeth and very noticeable and I've never been able to feel…
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No Buying Toiletries - August 2022
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 @dolly84 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…
