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Root Canal needed but my NHS dentist won't do them
This post is not a request for medical advice, rather it's about how best to obtain the dental work I do need. It looks like I'll need a root canal in a molar tooth. I've known my NHS dentist for over 20 years and thoroughly trust him, he's minimized extra work/cost in the past. But he just won't do root canals,…
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NHS dental charges
I went to the dentist on 13/11/24 he said I needed a clean an extraction and a filling. I went back on 4/12/24 and he did the clean and referred me to another clinic for the extraction (still waiting for appointment) He then said I needed to come back again for the filling. My latest appointment was today (22/1/25) where…
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Optical Express Glasgow
BEWARE TERRIBLE PRACTICES £50 Deposit NON REFUNDABLE !! I booked an appointment with the Glasgow Branch under the understanding, I could choose form Laser surgery or lens replacement. I was given cost for Laser, starting at £1495 per eye or a fixed price of £2000 per eye for Lens replacement, I was asked for a holding…
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Bulk buying Oral B replacement toothbrush head?
Does this sort of thing deteriorate over time whether used or not? Cheapest deal I have found is 16 genuine heads. So that would last about 4 years. But would they still be ok over that time?
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Pre- paid prescription expired Fine - how much?
We just received a letter informing us of a fine because my wifes pre-paid prescription expired. Fair enough, our fault so will pay the fine. Problem is, it expired at end of September, we only got the letter today and she has had 6 presciptions in that time. Will we be getting a £600 fine (on top of the cost pf the…
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Shampoo for grey hair
I've been grey for several years now. Decided I need to do something to make it look a bit brighter. Can anyone recommend a shampoo for grey hair that will give it a bit of life? Thanks.
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A nail file which actually FILES DOWN NAILS - any recommendations?
I need a nail file which gets to work with a vengeance. Something which abrades nails QUICKLY and doesn't result in having to spend hours on my nails. I need it for shortening and not shaping. It's amazing how all the online information virtually talks around this. Almost goes out of its way to avoid the subject, as if…
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Help! I brushed away all my tooth enamel being 'careful'. What now?
Edit: Post removed due to forum rules
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temporomandibular joint disorder orthodonist
My mid 50s wife didn't see an orthodonist until later in life and so was still wearing braces in her 30s. She now has TMD, she should have been wearing her retainers but didn't. She has after about 15+ years is starting wearing them again in case this helps - would seeing an orthodonist help?
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MSE Guide: NHS Continuing Healthcare
This is the discussion thread for the NHS Continuing Healthcare guide.
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Choosing a specialist away from my area
I was told you can choose a hospital and specialist in a different area to where you're usually sent locally. - https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/about-the-nhs/your-choices-in-the-nhs/ I was recommended this guy- https://www.britishherniasociety.org/john-findley/ It's also a shorter wait. He's an hour and a half away.…
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Dentist told to cancel appointments
Hi I spoke with my Dental practice today as they recently wrote to me to cancel my appointment. They told me that NHS England have advised them to cancel all routine appointments for the next few months. They will only accept emergencies. They were unable to advise me when I might expect to get an NHS appointment but that…
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Is it okay to have two dentists?
Good Afternoon, I am in a strange position. I am lucky enough to have a great NHS dentist near me. They are not always available though , as I understand for part of the week as they do private work , at a practice they own about 40 miles away. They also have lots of patients to deal with. I would hate to lose my…
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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries - December 2024
If your beauty and toiletries are taking over your life, then this is the thread to help you work through the stash and motivate you to not buy anymore (hopefully!) 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 and lots of support and…
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Affordable skin care for 12 Yr old
Hi, Happy new year to you all. I am looking for some suggestions for affordable oil free moisturiser and Spf 30 non-comedogenic sunscreen pls. DD has normal skin and we want to keep things simple and affordable so some suggestions pls. It's bewildering out there and can't convince myself for spending £15+ for a 50ml bottle…
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Misdiagnosed privately
Twenty months ago Feb 2023 I saw a private urologist (SW England)about a lump in my testicles. He shone a light on it and was and was very confident it was a hydrocele. I always record all my doctor appointments and he wrote it all down. No ultra sound recommended ro check his diagnosis. After an ultra sound last May in…
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Frump to Fab 2024
Hello Lovely Ladies. Well here we are, just about to start a nice shiny new year. I am soooooo excited. Bursting with plans and schemes. But first.........alas, to my shame, I have allowed the Frump back into my life. 😱. She simply has to go. So I am resolved to post on here more regularly and to hold myself accountable. I…
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Still Time to Lose in 2024 with Slimming World.
Time for a new Slimming World thread. Feel free to join in. We are all at different stages of our journey & some are awesome target members. We are a lovely supportive wee group. Some go to group & some go it alone. As we move into autumn feel free to pop in to our lovely thread. All welcome.
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NHS child braces
Hi My son has been referred to the orthodontist for braces. His teeth have large gaps between them and it's long been decided by the dentist that when the time is right to fit them he would need braces. We went to his first appointment today and the orthodontist said that the NHS don't pay enough for the treatment anymore…
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How do you go about getting the flu vaccine if you're not 'on the list'?
Bit late for this year but after having my past two December/Xmas holidays ruined by the flu, next year I plan on getting the vaccine - if I can. I've just now had a Google to see how I'd go about it since I'm not old, not diabetic, not this not that & not the other that puts you on a here have it for free & we'll be in…
