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Swollen gum
Last week I started to get some pain in the gum above my crowned tooth. It's happened before, normally after a couple of days it eases or an ulcer appears. However this time the gum has swollen into a huge lump and turned quite painful. I saw the dentist on Monday who took an x-ray and said there was an infection, gave me…
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Boots Contact Lenses by Post - expensive?
Hi all,I've not been and had my eyes checked for a few years due to Covid and not getting round to making an appointment. I found out my scheme had been cancelled in January and had been paying £16 a month to get lenses every 3 months as I'm an infrequent user and already have a couple of extra boxes surplus. I've…
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Molar referred pain
Since early March my molar UL 6 has had a periodic dull ache and has increased in regularity. Now maybe 2/3. It comes and goes. At the start of May, my dentist, along with xrays and scans, did a cold test on the molar and got a reaction He could find no problem but has referred me to a specialist to do root treatment in 7…
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tooth ache for 3 months
I have had toothache for 3 months I have been to dentist several times. He said slight shadow on roots and either extraction or root canel. I went for extraction but he has tried twice to remove but hurts each time So he said still infected.and numbing injections wont work Had 3 lots of antibiotics for 7 days but…
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Changing health boards and consultant?
Any idea if it is possible to change health boards and my current consultant (NHS)? I have been having problems with both the health board and the consultant for over a year. The health board that I am currently under is not in my local area, my local health board contracts health care out to other health boards. Anyone…
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EX1 cosmetics
Anyone tried this brand? I fancy a change - currently using No 7 and MAC mixed with moisturiser for sheerer coverage - and would like to try something that looks as fresh after a day's work as when first applied.
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Milia treatment
I have some Milia under my eye and now I am hating them. All that I found for treating it is visiting the dermatologist. I am a bit scared about these treatments. Is there anyone who had it treated? I just came across what is it so that I do not fear treating it? Here is what I found "Milia are these firm papules that are…
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styptic pencil
After a fruitless expedition where I discovered not only did neither Boots nor Superdrug have styptic pencils, they had staff who had never heard of them... Any recommendations for shops likely to stock one cheaply? I resent paying postage on something that I expect to buy locally and cheaply. Also - why have they…
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Eye Tests & Contact Lens Subscriptions
I'm in a bit of a quandary regarding where to buy contact lenses and having eye tests etc. I've been buying from Vision Direct usually, great prices, next day delivery, no complaints at all. However I want to get my prescription checked a and eyes looked at as I think it wise to do so periodically. I also want to change my…
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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries May 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 pinkfluffybabe 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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Cheapest way to cover grey
I’m starting to get grey hairs so I need to start dyeing it. Having spoken to a few other ladies about this, I was astonished at the price they are paying at the hairdressers; anywhere from £50 - £140! And they have to keep going back every month or so. Besides the fact that I hate going to hairdressers, I don’t know how…
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Glasses Direct Varifocals - Good and Bad Experiences Please
Hi Please can MSE'ers post good and bad experiences with this company with regard to varifocal lenses. I have today requested a home trial. Specsavers quoted me £225 for rimless including add-ons, thinner lenses, protective coating etc, however I believe that included a discount for a second pair of single vision…
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High prescription glasses advice
I have a really high prescription (-11 / -13) and need some new varifocals. I want the lenses as thin as possible, and was looking at 1.9 glass lenses, but have been told they will be incredibly heavy. My current glasses are 1.74 plastic. I would really appreciate any advice/experiences regarding 1.9 glass lenses,…
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Oil Diffuser or alternative
Hi all I been thinking about getting diffuser but wondering someone can help answer few questions Are plastic diffuser safe ? Been reading mix things about it online not sure how accurate Is there a particular requirement for a diffuser or can just buy any ? E.g some warm the oil before spray others use ultrasonic…
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Any recommendations on collagen powder?
Looking for a marine based powder that's not too expensive!
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Contact Lens
Hi Is there such a place to order contact lens without a monthly subscription? I have had monthly subs in the past but I never use them often. However, I have finished my remaining packs and I have some special events and was hoping somewhere to purchase a pack at a time existed. I had contacted specsavers but they always…
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Can dentist kick me off NHS list without warning?
Hi there, When I tried to make a check up appointment at my dentist recently, the surgery informed me that it had been too long since my last appointment and they had removed me from their NHS list. I know this is becoming increasingly common and do admit it was longer than 2 years since I've seen the dentist (I've always…
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Is Denplan through company worth it?
Hi, I have the option of paying 230GBP for denplan essential which would allow me cash back per year: Examination - 50GBP, Hygiene - 70GBP, X-ray - 40GBP I already go to a private dentist 2 times a year with exam, hygiene and x-ray occasionally which costs roughly 250 per year. I'm not sure if it's worth it to get this…
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Pain when biting down, dentist says can't find the problem
For about the past 7 months a tooth is causing me pain every time I eat when ever I bite down, making discovering the actual tooth causing the pain very difficult, as the pain disappears when I stop biting. The dentist on 3 different visits (the last being 3 months ago) attempted to give me a filling on a lower sided tooth…
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How to get X-ray Images
Has anyone attempted to get images on a CD via their GP? My GP will give me the written report, if they've requested the x-ray. The GP was the one requesting the x-ray, which was done at the local hospital. It's a whole lot quicker to get the written report through the GP rather than the hospital, and was wondering if this…
