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Over 4 months between root canal stage 1 and 2, safe?
Does that amount of time mean the rct could be less successful? I had stage 1 done as an emergency in Dec. Stage 2 was booked for last week but I had to cancel following a tough surgery with my wisdom tooth. I ended up with an abcess and an infection. I am still taking antibiotics for that, but.... my rct tooth is…
Dysondemo flagship store - offers too good to be true?
I've come across this page (dsymd.shop) but wanted to find out if it's a genuine 'find' or too good to be true! Does anyone have any experience of it? Any advice gratefully received!
Charged again for dental treatment nhs
I finished a course of treatment on the 10th jan. it was band 3 as a crown needed doing. 6 weeks later a different tooth has an issue with a bit coming off. I thought as with it being 2 months after the treatment I then became part of that and no extra costs . however because they are so busy and can’t fit me in until…
Tooth extraction abscess
God I’m in pain. A week ago I had an impacted wisdom tooth removed under ga as it was ridiculously far down in my jaw. It was taken out in 4 pieces and surgeon told me to expect a lot of pain. I was handling it well until the weekend when it got so much worse that I thought I had dry socket. This morning I woke up sweating…
Medical tourism Spain
Hi all, wondering if anyone has been and can recommend a clinic in Spain for a CT scan? My sis has previously had cancer and is poorly now but her GP refuses to refer her for a scan, thinking be easier just to go and get it there, I know people do it but would love to hear if anyone has any experience of this? tia
About to have 3rd inlay in 7 months - options if it fails?
My first molar (lower)has lost about 1/3 due to a crack and failed filling. I had an inlay put on last July, it fell out in December. I had a replacement put in in January (as under warranty thankfully), this fell out a fortnight ago as another part of my tooth fell out so the inlay then came out. I've had a further…
Speaking to doctors and health professsionals
I'm worried that i don't speak to doctors and other health professionals well enough to get what I need. For example, yesterday i was trying to ask one of my customers for a recommendation for an orthopaedic doctor locally. My hip was adjusted and messed up by a quack abroad who probably did a two week course or so I was…
One million people overpaid for prescriptions because they didn't get an NHS 'season ticket'
More than one million people in England missed out on average savings of £40 in the 12 months to April 2021 because they did not use a prescription 'season ticket', according to data from our Freedom of Information request. These certificates typically offer savings to users who pay for more than one prescription a month.…
NHS dentist price for root canal treatment
Have a. Infection in the root. The dentist took a look today, charged me band 1 for examination. Told I need root canal (band 2) and then crown (band 3) Is it really correct I should be paying for all 3 ( so £23.70 + £63.80 + £282.80) Something smells fishy, and it's not the abscess....
Sweetener-free sensitive toothpaste
My dentist suggested I try using sensitive toothpaste - but it tastes foul to me. Does anyone know a brand without artificial sweeteners (but with fluoride!). I have found normal toothpaste that is OK, but not sensitive stuff.
Are all Dental Plans the same, any recommendations?
I've had to rejoin the forums as my old username has disappeared for some reason :|Anyway, my NHS dentist is offloading all the NHS patients and going totally private and there's no hope of finding an NHS Dentist on the Isle of Wight so Im going to have to go private too.Despite searching the forums I cant find much about…
Beauty Pie - worthwhile?
Hi, I'm looking to buy some new skin care products and came across beauty pie. I've heard of it but don't know anyone that has bought from there. Are the products as good as the hype? And if so any recommendations? I'm primarily looking for retinol products. I have a discount code that will save me the day pass at least…
root canal and fillings
Used my dentist for a couple of years and have been happy. However, since Covid the delays in getting seen are becoming longer and longer. I've been told I have a tooth with dying roots that needs root canal surgery and some fillings. However, they cannot give me a date for treatment for another 5 months due to long…
Dental question re root retreatment
I had recent molar root canal retreatment on 4 roots with a final restoration session to come with my Endodontist in a couple of weeks. I have no pain at night and for the first couple of hours after getting up. I then experience pain (3 out of 10) which comes and goes through the day. It is now 11 days since my last…
Am i wasting money on Water Filters?
I used a brand name water filter for years however, i watched a documentary the other day claiming that most water filter cartridges still leave fluoride in the water apart from the high end zero-water or osmosis versions, it was also claimed that most cartridges only remove chlorine and very little of anything else but…
Body shop body butter cheaper alternative?
In the shop it costs £16 for 200ml, I wouldn't pay that, so I go into ebay and buy new ones for £7-10 free delivery. I'm just wondering if anyone can suggest a good quality, cheaper alternative?
Glasses direct
Just a 'heads up' for anyone thinking of using Glasses Direct. Bought a pair of glasses 7 weeks ago, paid for them, since then...nothing no glasses, no answer on the phone, no reply to emails, nothing. I would advise you to avoid. On one review site they score 4.5 but on another review site they score 2.3 which leads me to…
Physio on board? Looking for knee issue to be explained.
I don't really want to book a GP or physio slot that could be used for someone who really needs it just to satisfy my own curiosity. I'm also not looking for 'medical advice' as I know that can't be given on the board. There's naff all that can be done for me as far as I'm aware but I'd just like to satisfy myself with a…
Severely nocturnal, waste of heating and energy
I have delayed sleep phase disorder, and have been struggling with being almost fully nocturnal since I was 15. We estimate that this is costing us at least an extra 33% in energy bills a year, from having to have the lights and heating on. Has anyone else been able to fix this? I have blue light blocking glasses, and wear…
Filling Dropped Out Again - What Are My Options?
Several months ago I had a filling at the back of my front tooth fall out, I rang the dentist at the time and they couldn't fit me in and, as I wasn't in pain, I waited until my check up appointment a couple of weeks ago where the dentist refilled it (with one of those light things).Unfortunately part of the filling has…

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