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NHS Crowns
Hi, I pop on here every few years when something else goes wrong with my teeth. My 2016 "Groupon" implant is still going strong. My ongoing issue is that my molars have had it! I paid over £1,000 the other year for a specialist to root canal a 20 year old crown which seems ok so far. I have 6 others left with two being…
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Medical records deleted aaagghhh
Hi has anyone else had their medical records in the UK 'accidentally' deleted? What's your advice and do I need to get no win no fee layers involved ? FYI sent emails and letters to the GP address , no reply Vince
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Dentists and implants and foreign dentists
I have only a few teeth left. I have a bad gag reflex. I have been quoted £11000 for just 3 implants, including all background dentistry. Should I suffer a denture or try a foreign cheeper dentist to have a full set of implants?
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Dental Implants - Two systems on one patient. Views?
I have had an implant for a few years and I am quite happy with both the implant performance (camlog) and the practice. Some old dental work on the other side of the mouth needs doing. One option is to avoid reconstruction and go for single implant. However the implantologist has moved on and the practice is now doing…
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Dentists say no obvious problem
I had a lower right molar extracted 8 weeks ago. Which left me requiring root removal by a specialist. Whilst waiting for the root removal I was in steady, but bearable pain for 7 weeks from the extraction site. These roots were surgically removed 8 days ago. I am in quite a lot of pain and have been told it could take a…
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NHS prescription costs frozen in England for the first time in 12 years - here are all the details a
NHS prescription costs will remain frozen at £9.35 an item for the next 12 months. This is welcome news for many but remember to check if you qualify for free prescriptions or if you can save money with a prescription 'season ticket'. See below for more details. Read the full story here: 'NHS prescription costs frozen in…
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Hay fever tablets
If you get 180 Loratadine tabs from Amazon they only cost £3.73
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Dove Body Lotion 50p @ Superdrug
In-store Dove Nourishing Secrets Body Lotion with cacao butter and hibiscus 400 ml. for 50p....for all skin types.. Might be discontinued for that price. I bought 2 today. Check your local store.
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Dove Body Lotion 50p @ Superdrug
In-store Dove Nourishing Secrets Body Lotion with cacao butter and hibiscus 400 ml for 50p....for all skin types.. Might be discontinued for that price. I bought 2 today. Check your local store.
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Sleep - and TV/devices before bed.
I'm wondering if anyone reading this thread has actually given this a good go and can say what their experience was. I'm wanting to sort out my sleep as to be honest, it's pretty terrible. I know about the advice of no mobiles in bed, the blue light (have that bed time setting turned on on the phone where it yellows the…
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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries in March 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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laser hair removal instead of waxing
hello, so to begin with, i am a male. past few years i have been having waxing treatments, but i am now thinking of taking the plunge and going for laser hair removal. the reason for this is because i don't like the pain of waxing (who does?), but also because i want to stop going for regular treatments at a salon. also i…
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Teeth whitening at the dentist
I had a dental check-up recently. I usually go every six months, but haven't had one for 2.5 years due to covid. No dental work is needed. However, I would like to have my teeth whitened and there are to options: 1) Philips (£250) 2) White Beauty (£350) I am told that White Beauty means lesser sensitivity. I would be…
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Bridge with boneloss
So I had a tooth removed front tooth due to injury when I went to the dentist they said I had gum disease which I had treatment for the dentist said I have 25% bone loss across my upper teeth I have a flipper tooth at the moment I’m hoping for a bridge I go to see a private dentist in Friday n got my fingers crossed I can…
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Is there a form of in-practice whitening that lasts more than 12 months?
Several local dentists near me mainly offer Philips Zoom. The dentist websites appear to suggest it lasts around 12 months. Are there are forms of whitening that last longer than that, as £400-500 every 12 months or so isn't cheap.
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MSE News: Tesco no longer cheapest for sanitary pads after it DOUBLES price
The price of the cheapest sanitary pads sold by major retailers and supermarkets - a 10-pack of Tesco Essentials maxi towels - has almost doubled since last year, MoneySavingExpert.com can reveal. The hike is a blow to those trying to keep costs down as the cost of living soars but there are still ways you can save. Read…
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Dentist is charging referal to hospital dental clinic - is this right?
hello all, The NHS dentist carried out a routine dental check up, and discovered one of the large back teeth needs to be removed. Because of the complexity of the removal, a referral was made to the local NHS hospital. The dentist has sent a bill for £41.00 for the extraction, is this right?
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Healthcare cashplans 2009 discussion
This thread is specifically to discuss the content of Healthcare Cashplans To discuss or ask a question about this article: click 'post reply'
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Specsavers varifocals
Got my first pair of varifocals from Vision Express just over 18 months ago. After being warned of an adjustment period for first-timers I was pleasantly surprised to have no disorientation, and very minimal distortion towards the edges of the near and intermediate sections. I've been noticing softer focus in the distance…
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Prescription exemption ending?
I cannot find anything on Google about the Prescription charge Exemption for over 60's ending in April. Does anyone know the facts please? Thank you.
