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What happens when a dentist continues to work at a practice he has sold?
As the title really. I am concerned what happens to after care of patients. At the moment the dentist who originally owned the practice is working in it part time, but this could stop. I have crowns and an implant from this dentist, will the new practice owners be responsible for ongoing maintenance. I have seen the new…
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Dentists, I have a question about dental treatments and universal credit
I went to the dentist for a check up in November and required a few treatment sessions. However, I worked in a temporary job in December and worked over the earnings threshold for the latest complete assessment period. I only worked for that month and I am now back to unemployed. I need to go back to the dentist next week…
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Healthy eating / paleo/ keto/ gluten free sites ideas please
Hi It's the new year and i need to start looking after my body better Does anyone know of any great sites or blogs with healthy eating paleo, keto, gluten free recipes on? I've been using paleo polly and carbfreecarbme on Instagram but want more ideas! Thank you
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Vitamin D side effects?
Hi everyone, Has anyone else had odd side effects from taking Vitamin D supplements? I've been reading about the recommendations for this and gave it a go. On the plus side, I am sleeping better though a bit groggy in the morning; on the other side, I am noticing that I am...'scatty' is a good word; for instance I run…
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Eyelash cluster removal. . . . Help !
I had eyelash clusters for the first time 2 days ago ( Tuesday evening ) . . . . Bit of a shock to the system when you've never even worn false ones :eek: To cut a long story short . . . one eye now looks bloody awful and I need to remove them tonight . . . I would rather not ask the person who put them on for me for…
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Adult braces on the NHS
Hi, I'm wondering if anyone could kindly provide me some information regarding braces for adults on the NHS. I know only children can get this done on the NHS if they fall under grade 4 or 5 under the IOTN. But what about for complex cases? I just went to a private orthodontist for a free consultation and they quoted me 5k…
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ME question.
Is ME the same as CFS? I’m confused as I was diagnosed with ‘CFS/Fibromyalgia overlap’ over a year ago but at some point in my medical notes this has changed to ME. I tried to ask a GP before Christmas but she just kept answering me “I don’t know!” and gave no indication where or how I can find out.
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Nhs treatment
Hi Can anyone advise if I can register with two NHS dentists to have two sets of dentures made, so that I have a spare set
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Signed up for body part/organ donation
I think I've signed a form to allow my body parts to be used in transplants or for students to practise on etc I did it with good intentions My friend said doctors know if you've signed up and instead of saving you might let you die so they can use your organs etc Any truth in this or is my friend paranoid? He is Turkish…
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Any one suffer from elbow pain?
For 3 months now its been getting worse, knawing pain which seems to be the bones in the elbow outside and inside elbow, it then can go down the arm later. It comes and goes at any time through the day. Ibuprofen hardly makes a difference, also fingers on both hands have started to lock when gripping things,opening tins. I…
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Does anyone understand eye prescriptions?
Recently found myself in possession of 2 vouchers for free eye tests at different opticians and duly booked 2 appointments about a month apart. I don’t wear glasses at present but am aware my eyesight is getting worse so was fully expecting a prescription to result from the tests. Sure enough, both opticians issued…
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Lipoma
I have a very large and extremely painful lipoma on my lower buttock. I have been referred for an ultra sound but when I looked online it seems the NHS no longer fund the removal of these. If it had been smaller I might have been able to raise a few hundred pounds but this will be far more expensive and beyond my means. I…
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Hairspray
I don't know if this is in the right place but it's a beauty product I'm after. I'm trying this route as I really don't want to destroy a very nice bike lock (and pay for a replacement!) This is going to seem like an extremely odd request but if anyone has a can of Sainsbury's basics hairspray lying around can you tell me…
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Slinky for Christmas with Slimming World 2019.
Shiny new thread, with all the info carried over as follows:- Slimming World and Food Optimising is a plan for life, it's not a quick fix and you should look at weight losses over a period of time. There are no prizes for speed of weight loss. You need to commit to making changes to the food that you buy and how you cook…
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Anesthetic mouthwash UK
Can anyone recommend a good OTC anesthetic mouthwash available in the UK? I'm going through chemo and it's having a harsh effect on my mouth, cracks in the tongue, throat is like sandpaper. I've been using Corsodyl as prescribed by the hospital, but it's not having any effect. Think it may have antiseptic rather than…
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Frump to Fab 2019 - Here We Go Again
Good Morning Lovely Ladies (And Gents - if are are reading along). Are you ready to start the New Year with a sparkle in your eye and a spring in your footsteps or are you feeling a little jaded, a little worse for wear, a tad sad and neglected. Do you feel invisible. Does the face that stares back at you from the mirror…
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Apple cider vinegar for weight loss?
Hi I’ve read that if you have some apple cider vinegar with ‘the mother’ then it helps with weight loss. Apparently it’s important to have ‘the mother’ ingredient in the vinegar. Intrigued I thought I’d give it a go. I put about 30mls in a glass with water then glug it down as obviously it’s very acidic and sour. I did…
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healthiest bread?
I've been reading up on different types of bread and which is the healthiest. It seems to me that wholegrain is the best way to go as they retain the most nutrients after the bread making process. At the supermarkets there are so many types, white, brown, wholemeal, multigrain, rye etc. Which bread is the best to buy at an…
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Teeth Whitening
Apart from the cosmetic laser or bleaching, are there any products off the shelf that really make your teeth white? There are hundreds of different things but I’ve never seen anyone say - “yeah that 100% makes my teeth white” I often use the arm & hammer baking soda type but maybe it’s not the strongest? You can now get…
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Kefir. - does taking it really improve your health?
I,d be interested to learn who is taking this yoghurt type substance on a regular basis and whether it does actually improve your health? I've read it has far more "good" bacteria than ordinary bio yoghurts. Is there any evidence they can help speed up the healing period from low grade lingering bugs or viruses?
