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Leaving NHS orthodontist before end of treatment?
We are not happy with teenage child's orthodontist. I know our only other option is to go private elsewhere. If we ask the orthodontist to remove the braces can he refuse? Will we have to pay a penalty? Teen is 18 in a few months but has been told treatment has to continue for another 18 months as brace has broken number…
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Hair extensions advice on refund
I am looking for some advice, I have hair extensions and 2 weeks ago I got them re fitted for the first time. usually it’s 6-8 weeks you get them refitted however this morning I woke up and half of the extensions had fallen off, I have asked for a refund as it cost £70 to get them done again and I can not afford to travel…
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Do you have repeat Prescriptions delivered to you?
During Lockdown we've queued in the open at the GP pharmacy for our repeat prescriptions and now Winter is in sight we're looking at options to have them delivered. Do you use any of the many services on offer, and what do you think of it?
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Scale and Polish
I had a scale and polish last week for the first time in a couple of years. The hygienist was very pleased and said there was hardly any plaque and did a quick scrape and that was that. It was only later I realised that I’ve never had a polish at this dentist. Is this normal practice. The price has also increased from £65…
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shocked at cost of dental bridge
My husband had to have two teeth lower front teeth removed after an accident. His dentist quoted £2000 for a Maryland bridge prep and impression and £1300 for bridge fit. We have no idea if this is excessive or the "going rate" We can't possibly find such a large amount of money. Would he be able to have a bridge on the…
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Vitamins
Vitamins are a minefield What are the best brands please Don't want anything full of bulking agents
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Red Marks on Face
Hi Al, I noticed some red marks on my face over the last few months. The come and go but they're mainly on my forehead and nose. Is there anything that can remove them?
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Own sedation for dental work
I've to have a wisdom tooth removed as it is growing sideways. The NHS waiting list isn't even open due to covid, and I'm getting some pain, so I'm having it done privately. Thing is, it will cost an extra £180 or so to be sedated, which I can't really afford right now. I've had a wisdom tooth ripped out without sedation…
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hemochromatosis
I’ve just recently been diagnosed with hemochromatosis, I’ve got to have a liver scan to check for damage (fingers crossed I’m ok) & await the blood letting. The doctor told me to avoid cereals with added iron, that’s nearly all of them! Also read I need to avoid oysters & clams - not a problem & extra vitamin c with meals…
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Weight and booze
Hi Everyone, I've posted on this forum alot recently and sorry for not helping other's. Just don't what to advice to give when reading through. I wanted to ask if anyone has been in a similar siutation and if they had any advice. For the past 5-6 years, I've been a regualr drinker. I would have a routine of working from…
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Low sugar gluten free muesli, granola and cereals
Husband needs to cut down on his carbs as he's developing a beer belly. He has NCGS so no wheat or gluten. Today he informs me, that he's run out of muesli, cereals and granola. I've ordered gluten-free non-GM oat Cheerios (American) and gluten-free sorghum Weet-bix (Australian) from Amazon as a stop gap, but I really need…
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Improving appearance of old teeth for grandson's wedding
I am not as young as I was and my teeth reflect it. An overbite caught up with me a few years ago. I lost a molar on the right front when it cracked verticslly into the root. I had already had a nearby broken tooth extracted several years earlier. Now I had two gaps on the right side near the front close together. I…
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NHS One You weight loss app won't work on my android tablet
OH and I have put on weight during coronavirus. Just signed up to NHS weight loss app on Android tablet. This recommended downloading compatible meal plan App called One You easy meals. Says it is available for iplayer or android devices. One You does not appear to be in Play Store which gives an error message this app is…
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Dental advice please!
Last week the front of my tooth chipped off (the second premolar) and a large filling fell out. I saw the dentist on the NHS yesterday who gave me three options: 1) large silver filling £210 2) large white filling £210 3) full porcelain crown £709 She said 1 and 2 are not good options as there is so much to fill and no…
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Boots app
I've just downloaded the Boots App as suggested on main website, which said by just downloading the app I would receive 200 points, but after downloading it and putting in all the relevant details it said I would get the 200 points the next time I spent at Boots. Slightly misleading.
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Dentistry work
Hi, New here and just looking for advice on some dentist work. During lockdown I lost a crown and the tooth snapped with it. I saw my dentist today who said the tooth left is beyond repair and so I'll need it extracted. It's quite near front, the one behind 'canine' teeth. I was quoted 3 options : A 'tile' for free. Ie a…
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NHS Dentist
Before lockdown I had a filling that broke and fell out. New filling fell out after about 3 weeks. I went back to the practice and saw a different dentist just before lockdown who put in a temporary filling and advised it needed more drilling. When I saw the first dentist I mentioned I was having some pain on the other…
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Worrying about Hospital Referral over eye condition / diagnosis
I finally plucked up the courage to book myself in to see the Opticians last week, before doing all of this though I notified my GP explaining I was having problems with my vision, tingling crawling sensations allover the body and stomach problems (gas and water constantly churning in the stomach) When I complained about…
