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Round in circles with dental treatment
I have an impacted wisdom tooth that has me on antibiotics for a month. Finished yesterday. My dentist wouldn't agree it was that tooth until it broke through. They told me I am beyond standard dentistry and that I needed a surgeon, but they "don't do referrals" unless NHS ones. I fought my corner explaining my bupa would…
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Canine tooth
My huge white filling has failed in my canine tooth. It turned into an abscess for which I got antibiotics. I’ve taken the antibiotics & gone back to see the dentist. The white filing has fallen out & some more of the tooth. The dentist says a cap isn’t possible now as too much of the tooth has fallen out. My options are…
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Slimming World
Hello everyone, my grandson bought me a full year of SW membership for Christmas. Yes, a whole year! However, I will not use them and SW will not take them back, even though they hame no name connected to them. He has proof of purchase. Any ideas of how to get a refund?
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dental treatment costs
I'm with the NHS dentist and I need to have a small brace fitted or some work on my top right front tooth. The NHS dentist won't do it. How do I find out what to do and what's reasonable?? I'm on benefits too. Thanks in advance x
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Specsavers varifocals
I have had my new varifocals from specsavers for over a week, but I can't get on with them, I mainly use them for work with using the computer and paperwork, but they are so blurry and can't focus, my question is what would specsavers be able to do, would I be able to get a refund and just go for reading glasses, I've…
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Liposuction/Cryolipolysis
Ive had an issue with my stomach for years, I've been thinking about getting Liposuction/Cryolipolysis but I've no idea where to start or how healthy it is. Does any have any advice on where to start? I'd be willing to travel to get it done. I've heard you can get this done a bit cheaper in Turkey as well. Thanks
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Optician Advice?
So i decided to get some tinted aviator glasses and asked in an optician store after picking them out online. I handed my prescription to the optician and She told me it would not be possible to have these frames tinted just clear, She explained the reason was something to do with my prescription and she told me to choose…
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20/20 vision or your money back
Hi, I am considering idesign laser eye surgery with optical express. I have read up a lot of positive reviews but still have a small doubt in relation to there 20/20 vision guarantee. Has anyone had the idesign surgery and not achieved guaranteed 20/20 vision? How did optical express handle the situation of not achieving…
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Dentist charging for missed NHS appointment
I had an NHS dental appointment booked for 9.45 in November but incorrectly wrote 10am on my calendar. At c.9.50 on the appointed day I had parked up and was biding my time just a few minutes away from them when they rang me to say 'where are you'. I explained and said I would be there within 5 minutes. They declined and…
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Impacted wisdom tooth confirmed but can’t find a surgeon to help
In agony. Tooth erupted about an inch below the tooth line. Dentist given me more antibiotics even though he thinks im resistant. Told me I’m beyond standard dentistry. I had to push for where that left me… wait on nhs for 6 months plus..no. wait for 6 weeks for just an assessment privately.. no I asked for a referral and…
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GLASSES - to varifocal or not
Hi All, I've just had my first eye test that has led to actually needing some glasses. My distance sight is fine, my intermediate is +0.75, and my reading is +1.50. They've said I need reading glasses but could also have varifocals for the intermediate distance, suggesting that I can them use them for reading and looking…
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Weightwatchers - any recent threads?
All I can find are ancient threads or closed threads. I am considering starting at WW soon. thanks
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Lose Lockdown Lard with Slimming World.
Welcome to our new Slimming World thread! This is for anyone who wants to lose weight in 2021 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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Ginseng no longer over the counter?
I notice ginseng tablets are no longer available on the high street or over the counter but the staff don't seem to know why, i can only web search some idea that it might give people anxiety problems. I have searched in Boots, Lloyds, Sainsburys, Superdrug and Asda but i notice it is still on Amazon! Anyone have any…
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Frump to Fab 2021
Hello Everyone and Welcome to the brand new Frump to Fab Thread. Can you believe Frump to Fab is now 10 years old. Incredible. So much has happened. But you know what.......I'm not even started yet. I am so thrilled and excited to be on the threshold of a new year. I can hardly wait to get started. My word for this year is…
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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries December 2021
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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Faux snug piercing
Hi everyone just wanted to ask if anyone has heard of a faux snug piercing and has anyone got one? I'm really liking the look of them but just wanted to know do they hurt? As its 2 piercings does that mean you pay fully for 2? Would you recommend? Thankyou
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Failed molar filling or impacted wisdom tooth?
Hi all. I went to see my dentist as an emergency for throbbing pain today. My first molar has a very deep filling which has worn down. I thought that was the cause. She recommended I have that extracted which is booked for Xmas eve. Xmas ruined! When she did X-ray she noted that I have a horizontally impacted wisdom tooth…
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Can i make mineral water fizzy?
I like spring water or sparkling water but not still for some unknown reason and i would love to find a way of turning my filtered tap water into sparkling. I have seen people using a soda stream machine with co2 canister but i wonder if that is the only way! Any suggestions?
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Oral surgery, do I need nhs referral?
I’m expecting my next dental appt to tell me I need my impacted wisdom removed. If I want to have this done privately, do I need a referral from my current dentist? I don’t have insurance so would be self pay. thanks xx
