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Dental Crown
Hi I know this is subjective and opinions will differ. But what constitutes an open margin on a tooth crown. I can get my finger nail in a gap along the gum line where a crown is fitted. The gap does not bother me. I have been getting pain for a number of years in the area. Very intermittent, but getting more frequent. The…
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gastrocnemius release / calf lengthening cost?
My OH needs a gastrocnemius release on one calf. She currently cannot walk and is out of work because of this. We are considering going private because the waiting lists for the NHS will be astronomical - especially when you cant return to work till its done. Anyone have any idea what this costs? We are hoping it won't…
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Eye tests - weird visual effect, normal?
When I have my eyesight test, when the ophthalmologist shines a very bright torch light into my eyes I am aware of a sort of “negative”shadow display of the blood vessels (I assume) of my eye. (Hard to describe) I thought that is normal…..however my partner who also has regular eye test tells me he hasn’t the foggiest idea…
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Prescription Oakley Sunglasses
Hi all,Ive got a nice pair of Oakley Frogskins, i'm thinking of getting prescription lenses for them, keeping the existing frame. Lens colour i have is a bit "out there" - violet iridium -but as the lenses would obviously be replaced anyway, i will probably dial down to a more sensible colour :-)So, i have 2 Oakley…
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Fluoride Varnish. How long to take to work? Please help
Hi, I hope a dentist might best be able to advise on this problem, or tell me how to proceed. I have always had a gap between the second premolar and first molar on both sides of upper jaw. I only have two molars each side. About five years ago I began having persistent pain on the left side in this area and my gums were…
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Advice on hair colour
Hi everyone I need a bit of help on a hair colour. For the past year I've been colouring my hair with the colour is called glacial cool brown and though it's a lovely colour to begin with I wouldnt say it's cool toned it fades quite quickly to a dark reddish colour it's also quite dark. I'm wanting to go an ash brown…
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To extract dodgy premolar or not?
I am currently undergoing dental implant treatment to replace my Upper Right premolar lost following an aborted root canal 18 months ago. I was referred to the implantologist who visits my regular private surgery 2 or 3 times a month. I also have a heavily broken molar on my left side (broken eating almonds), my regular…
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Prescription refund on unused medication
I just filled a prescription but now may not need it due to the dosage being reduced (what I already had would be enough). Would I be able to get a refund? I don't really want money back, just like a voucher or something for the next lot of a different medication I'm on but don't know if this is possible? Once I was given…
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Dental negligence
I recently had a crown fitted and a piece chipped off it within 6hrs of it being fitted. I obviously booked a new appointment straightaway to get it fixed as I'd paid £240 so I want it to be right! I knew they'd try and just get away with grinding it smooth so I insisted on having a replacement which I did not feel was at…
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When safe to drive again after knee surgery?
I have recently had knee surgery - (total quad tendon reattechment) on my left leg - now in a hinged brace. Its been 12 weeks since the operation and I can flex my knee and hobble about okay. Getting in and out of the car takes a bit of effort and Im not driving yet. But I hope to get get behind the wheel again…
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Is there a minimum age for wearing contact lenses?
My dd is keen to get contact lenses instead of her glasses.She is a young teenager and I thought that her eyes might still be changing too much for it to be a viable option at the moment. Does anyone have any ideas/ experience? Many thanks.
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Cheapest tanning per min?
I have seen 50p min of you buy a large package but are there any special offers around now that the tanning shops are opening I’m interested in any of the special offers in London at the moment
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Prescription charges
If a medical prescription is ordered a week before the 60 th birthday and collected after the birthday will a charge be applicable ?
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Ortho-k lens
I was wearing a orthokeratology lens that is renewed every two years outside UK. I am in UK now and could not find any shops that sell ortho-k lens that change once every two years. All of them are renewed once every 6 months. Anyone know wear can I find orthokeratology lens that is renewed every two years? Thanks!
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Charge for DSE Eye Test
Afternoon folks, I had a strange issue this week and wanted to let people know about it to avoid a hidden charge and to see what people think. I'm overdue my eye test, so booked one at my local Specsavers, where I've been previously. My previous employer just had me fill in a claim form, along with a receipt, to reclaim…
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Dental charges, can I choose better filling and pay partially
If I choose a high quality crown for my teeth, do I have to pay fully myself? Or I can pay partially which the rest are NHS payment. Eg, NHS patient of dental can pay up to 200ish pounds , I don't know much about it. Thanks
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Grants for dental treatment
To cut a long story short my partner is disabled and has severe MH issues and she needs dental treatment that cannot be had on the NHS, hopefully this will alleviate some of her issues, even though i have found a training clinic to provide the treatment at nearly half the cost of our own dentist it's still way out of our…
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GP lump diagnosis
I’m wondering what I should do following a GP appointment regarding a lump on my neck . My surgery isn’t currently booking physical appointments initially , they must be a telephone / video one first , so I booked a telephone appointment and sent the doctor a photo of the area . The lump in question has actually been…
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Boots free eye test.
Had a free eye test at Boots today. I was given a prescription but it was missing the Cylinder and Axis readings on my left eye. Do they do this on purpose to stop you buying glasses elsewhere?
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Best website for high index glasses
My prescription is -7.5 so I need the 1.74 high index lenses. Having trouble though finding a website that does this, some either don't go as high as -7.5 and others only have 1.60 index. Anyone point me to a good one?
