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Dental hygienist charges
Hi moneysavers! Longtime reader of threads, first time poster - wondered if anyone has any advice for me. I recently joined a new dentist surgery after a several years of not seeing one. She said I should book a private cleaning with a hygienist or could have NHS but not as good in terms of stain removing. She convinced me…
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Physio
I need some physio on my back. I find NHS physio so over stretched and under funded, I am thinking of going private. I don't have any medical insurance I can claim the cost back from. Having a quick look around, it' looks like I'll be charged between £55-60 for an initial consultation and then £40-50 for appointments…
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sheet face masks
Anyone use those sheet face masks? I am looking to try one but a bit overwhelmed at the choice. Any recommendations? Are they any good/relaxing? Thanks
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Hideous partial denture fitted yesterday
I had a new partial front denture put in yesterday, to replace a temporary one earlier in the year following an extraction. During the trial firtings done on wax a little tooth that sits on the back of the partial denture was bot there, I was told this was because the wax is soft and it would break off, I went to have new…
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Dental problem
Had a visit to the dentist for a routine check up, the day befour the appointment I had a crown come loose as i was drinking a cup of tea and the cup hit the crown in a way it shouldn't have done!. on the appointment I explained to the dentist what had happned but I didn't really feel his advice was worthy! he said the…
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Invisalign advice - different timeframes for same work?
I've had two quotes in London for Invisalign. Bupa and Sensu. They quoted the same but one would be done in 15 to 18 months and the other in 2 years. The shorter length one also said I would have a fixed retainer afterwards but would also give the nighttime one. The one that takes longer said they'd give me two extra sets…
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Tyme (Pro) iron or similar?
Hi peeps I'm looking for someone who has purchased a genuine Tyme or Tyme Pro iron (or any other brand that promises to curl your hair). I'm tempted by the ads that keep popping up and I would love to hear from anyone who owns and regularly uses one. I have a GHD straightener but want one of these for the curl function. I…
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Miconia Albicans
Has anyone tried miconia albicans, which is supposed to be good for relieving arthritis symptoms as well as providing other medicinal benefits? May give it a go but would be interested to hear people's experience, and also the best place to purchase it and in what form. Thanks
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Anytime Fitness
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Flu vaccine
I'm looking for stats on what your average case of Flu costs the NHS. Obviously its going to be skewed as most cases of flu are never reported, just managed at home, I'm just curious how much money the NHS saves by vaccinating.
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Vitamin D3 - which to buy?
Does anyone know please whether it makes any difference which brand or form (tablet / capsule / drops / chewy) you buy your vitamin D3 in? Looking for 1000 IU dosage and am bewildered by the range from very cheap to eye-wateringly expensive :think:
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£7 Flu jab in Asda
If you don't qualify for a free flu jab on the NHS, Asda are one of (if not the) cheapest places at £7. If you've ever had flu, and I don't mean a heavy cold, you probably want to protect yourself from getting it again.
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Lashes!
Hey money saving ladies, Just wondering if anyone had a good alternative to fake lashes? I couldn't justify £25 every 2/3 weeks for infills, but I love the look, what do you ladies do?
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No NHS for Failed Root Canal Molar
Hi everyone I have been having some issues with my teeth and to cut a long story short, it appears to be an old root canal in a molar close to the front which has become infected. The NHS dentist has said either it can be taken out on the NHS or I would have to go private for it fixing if I wanted to keep it which would…
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NHS dentist questions about fillings
I went to the dentist and was told I would need to go back the following week as I'll need several filling. I have gone today and told that I need 5 fillings and one crown, 2 on each side at the bottom, the crown on the top left and the other filling on the top right. He said he was unable to do them all that day and just…
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Hair systems
Hair systems Hello everyone I'm new here and the reason for me registering is to hopefully get some really good advice on who to use for a hair system I'm in my 30s and bald ISH thinner on top and back of head since my 20s This is all new to me and i looked at a company called total cover plus Very expensive though and I…
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Blood Pressure/Pulse Phobia
Hi, Due to a freak panic attack during a colonoscopy and the knock on effect, I developed a massive phobia of having my pulse and BP measured. This isn’t just ‘White Coat Syndrome’, as it’s the fear of the test that causes it, not the fact I’m at the docs etc. I’ve previously had health anxiety issues that mainly rooted in…
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ibuprofen shortage
Apparently Boots and major supermarkets are struggling to stock them at the moment due to 'supply issues'? Could also be that people are panic buying because of Brexit and it's caused a shortage :(
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advice needed
I am after any suggestions re my hair. I am early 70's ( not sure that is relevant) and my hair is horrible. It feels like it is stuck to my head with an itchy scalp, looks dry but it's not, it is fine and soft but I feel like I always need to wash it. I have tried various shampoos and conditioners and its ok the first day…
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Cream to lower body shaving irritation?
I am a guy and very hairy, I tend to shave my elbows and top of arms, even with shaving gel it gets red spots and itches I deal with it but can be very itchy sometimes. I try regular baby lotion which does a tiny bit of help but not too much, same for aqueous cream or actually that does nothing. Cream designed to put on…
