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Bad dentist?
In July I went for a dentist check up. She saw my root canal tooth from 4 years ago took some x rays and recommended a crown to ‘strengthen the tooth’. She took an X-ray of the tooth and it was ok- root canal seemed to be holding. It’s taken me ages to finally get the crown but 2 days ago I finally got the crown fitted. I…
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Waterproof mascara
Hiya Can anyone recommend a really good waterproof mascara? I’m graduating in June and I know I’m going to be an absolute sobbing mess- this is my third graduation and at my first one I cried my eyes out and wasn’t wearing waterproof mascara so ended up with mascara all down my face! I need one that won’t budge. I wore a…
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Hair transplant in turkey
Asking on behalf of a colleague, who doesn't use forums. He's looking to have a FUE hair transplant in Turkey, but isn't sure how to find the best clinic. We found a website called 'whatclinic' but unsure if the reviews are genuine. no one else he knows has had it done, so cant ask for a recommendation. turkey seems to be…
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Semi Permanent Makeup Offer (Norwich Area)
Hi Folks, If you are thinking of having any Semi Permanent makeup treatments including Fillers etc. Use Code: 10%OFF at https://www.flawless.uk This is in the Norwich, Norfolk Area Enjoy!
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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries January 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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Good air Cleaner/filter
I suffer from blocked nose a lot. Particularly when sleeping. I snore and wanted to try a machine in my bedroom. Suffer from allergies. What machine is recommended? I heard something about ozone with these machines, if anyone knows what they mean
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Hip replacement op abroad?
Waiting times for ops in the uk are terrible. My elderly father needs a hip replacement, and is researching having it done somewhere in the EU for a greatly reduced cost. Can anyone share experience of this? Any advice/thoughts gratefully received
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Cleaning snore device (possibly similar to dentures)
Should I use nitradine or steradent or baby sterilising tablets to clean this snore device (s4sdental) I havent used for two years (its' been in its case) but want to give another go. What volume of water per tablet? Pharmacist didnt really know
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Dental cost - broken tooth
Hello, I will try and do a very long story as short as possible. 3 years ago I broke my front tooth in half, shortly after I developed an abscess and ended up in hospital. once that died down, I went to my NHS dentist who advised I needed a root canal firstly, and then we would discuss options of what to do, bridge /…
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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…
