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Dental Implants - Costs
I am looking at getting dental implants, I live in Scotland and the prices are prohibitive, my dentist has referred me to Edinburgh Dental Specialists and I could be looking at £14,000 for 4 x implants and 2 x bridges. I have found a place in Milton Keynes which offers similar prices to travelling abroad - DaVinci Dental…
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Is it possible to have a *live* flu vaccine on NHS?
There are two types of flu vaccines, inactive and live. For some reason I prefer a live one. I called my GP and several pharmacies, they only offer a non-live flu vaccine. Does anyone know where it is possible to get a live one?
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fractured tibial plateau - general info needed
had a lovely dog walk on thursday which ended with a 23kg lurcher hitting me at full speed on the side of my left leg, ambulance to hospital where x rays show i have a diagonal fracture of my tibial plateau. they have put me in a full leg cast and i have been sent home from hospital (apparently they kick everyone out if…
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Rimmel Polished Almond Lip Colour
Does anyone remember this?. It was gorgeous lip colour. Why did rimmel stop making this.
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Bathroom scales accuracy( mechanical v digital)
My old 'mechanical' scales can be reset to zero if necessary before weighing so I've always thought them accurate. However they've got embarrassingly scruffy looking so I just bought a 'digital' weightwatchers brand scale from Argos. Much to my surprise/horror there's a 7lb discrepancy between the 2 readings. I was going…
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Top countries for cheaper dental treatment
I'm researching dental treatment abroad for myself as a money saving exercise. I'm wondering which countries have a good reputation for fixing up UK citizens. So far I've seen Hungary and Turkey mentioned. It would be useful to compile a list here of good experiences for myself an others. Regards, Matt Countries: Hungary…
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ANYONE ELSE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH PUREGYM TAKING INCORRECT CHARGES AFTER LOCKDOWN SUSPENSION?
I checked my account on Monday to find the Puregym have taken £19.60 rather than £9.99 (I joined on 3 month trial at £9.99 in March) we then went in to lockdown a few weeks after. They wrote to members say memberships would be suspended and no charges made. And when they reopened any memberships terms would be extended.…
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Discount on Red Kooga
£2 off Red Kooga at Boots.com. It's a natural energy release supplement
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Requesting a copy of my dental x-rays?fee?
I am looking to get a second opinion on a dental work quotation.How does one go about requesting a copy of their dental x-rays?Is there a fee?I read somewhere that dentists are not allowed to charge under Section 15 GDPR regulations?
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Best Smellalike Perfumes/Fragrances??
Hi all, I've bought quite a few Smellalike Perfumes/aftershaves in the past,mostly by Milton Lloyd. Used to sell Milton Lloyd ones of Aventus Creed,Invictus,Olympea,Angel,Alien,Flowerbomb,Lady Million etc Looking at trying other brands such as Linn Young, Saffron, Creation Lamis Can people please recommend which ones…
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Non diabetic-do u use blood glucose meter
i was wondering about my blood glucose levels for various reasons but I am not diabetic. I bought a sinocare blood glucose meter to test but today noticed my first ‘fasting’ reading was high so did it again straight away and it was to me wildly different from 7.1 the first time to 5.3 the second. I know I can test my meter…
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NHS prescription prepayment certificate - DD payments not taken
Hi, Hubby and I both have prepayment certificates, and I've just noticed that the direct debits haven't been taken for Sept and Oct from either of our accounts - usually goes out around the 14th. Can anyone else confirm whether this is happening with them too?
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Reglaze Glasses - Spectacles - New Lenses
Hi, I would appreciate recommendations Considering reglazing my glasses as I am happy with my frames. Just need single vision long distance with thin lenses and anti glare for driving Which company is best ? Are their cost reasonable ? How quickly they complete the order ? I have done a web search. There are quite few…
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Cheap Smell-alikes - Cheaper alternatives to Expensive Perfumes
Hi, I have been searching for a cheap smell-alike to Dolce Vita EDT perfume. It costs around £30 for 50ml and the smell doesn't even linger for that long (sadly there's no EDP version to save re-applying). Does anyone know of a Dolce Vita Smell-alike? or of any other smell-alikes? Could you list them in this thread? Thank…
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Can you claim tax back on private medical appointments? Not through insurance, paid up front.
Hi Can you claim tax back on private medical appointments in the UK? Not through insurance, paid up front. Thanks
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what kind of epilators do you use?
hello lovelies! :) Please tell me what kind of epilators do you use? I mean the brand. I have the simplest phillips (disk type) without additional attachments and I was very pleased! but everything comes to an end. then I bought a tweezer Roventa - it's just awful - it takes longer because it lets the hairs through and…
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Specsavers refused me an eye test because I said I wouldn't be buying new glasses on the day ...
I'd be really interested if anybody else has had this experience ... Here's the story: I'm overdue an eye test (covid got in the way) - I managed to book a test online with Specsavers for a month in advance (I've been a loyal customer for many years). They called me the evening before to to a pre-check and do the form…
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Mild Conjunctivitis in my eyes
I work in the outdoors a lot and because of dust, rain and the rest of the elements my eyes get irritated a lot and it is really depressing. Can anyone recommend some all weather glasses that will give me some protection?
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Cost of wisdom tooth extraction - private
Hi everyone. I have a private dental plan through work. I pay £25 from my net income and there is a list of benefits per treatment. It doesn't cover everything, but comes close. For example, a visit to the hygeinist costs £62, I can claim £60 back. A check up with the dentist is £37, I can claim £30 back. The dentist has…
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Reworking a root canal
About 15 years ago I had root canal work on a lower jaw molar tooth, with the nerves removed, filler inserted, and a gold crown on top. Today I had xrays done and the dentist said there was a light area just below the crown, and just below the end of the tooth. I saw the xrays, and confirm what was said. He said this…
