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Misdelivered medical letter
I just opened in error a letter addressed to the parent or guardian of “Baby Brave-boy” which has been sent to our address. Our surname isn’t Braveboy but we do have a young son and I mistakenly though this may have been a letter sent to us by a neighbour who doesn’t know our surname about our child! In fact it’s the…
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Sensodyne Novamin vs. Regenerate
Does anyone know if there is a difference between "Regenerate Enamel Science" toothpaste and "Sensodyne Repair and Protect" containing Novamin? From a close inspection, the active ingredients in Regenerate, NR-5, consists of "The NR-5™ is a unique and internationally patented technology present only in REGENERATE Enamel…
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Specsavers Easyvision Alternate
Hi All, Have just joined up with the easyvision scheme, it’s better for me, but my question is around what brands do Specsavers use? They have put me on easyvision daily aquiane - which are silicone hydrogel lenses and they are crazy cheap, only paying £15 a month for 20 pairs. Trying to work out who makes them is proving…
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Cost of dental bridge
What's the current cost of a dental bridge? I broke a tooth and consequently need a bridge to fill the gap. My [private] dentist has quoted me a price of over £1600, which shocked me! Is that the going rate? Apart from going abroad for the work, do I have any other choices?
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Dental X-ray safe?
Just wondering how safe dental x rays are and if there is any guidelines. I need some dental work done and have been 'shopping around' for a new NHS dentist. I went to my usual practice but the dentist has change and I wasn't confident with the new one. I had 1 xray there about 3 weeks ago. I visited a dentist yesterday…
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Infection after tooth extraction
Hi I had a back molar extracted last Monday 2/9 and flew out to Turkey on Weds for 2 weeks. I took amoxicillin with me just incase I got a dry socket as I suffered previously when had another tooth extracted. Unfortunately I have got an infection in the gum and the amoxicillin hasn’t touched it. I took a trip to the…
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Night sweats
Does anyone have any recommendations for staying comfortable with night sweats during perimenopause? Particularly things to wear or types of bedding. I can’t take any of the usual herbal supplements or HRT for medical reasons (I have a blood clotting disorder which means even things like EPO are out of the question) but…
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I need to lower my blood pressure
Hi all Looking for ideas on anything I can do to help lower my blood pressure. Currently taking a tablet a day but would ideally like to help this along by eating the right stuff etc. Anyone have their own regime they would like to share please? Thank you
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Slimming For Summer - Slimming World support thread 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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Problem with new glasses.
Ive just had my eyes tested and got a new pair of distance glasses and also a pair of reading glasses. Its 4 years since I last had new glasses and I had noticed that one of my eyes seemed to have deteriorate quite badly. Ive always had glasses for distance but never needed reading glasses until the last year or so. I have…
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TePe Interdental mini tooth brushes - So Expensive
I am nagged by my dental hygienist to use these mini brushes to maintain a good set of chompers however I am surprised how expensive the recommended brand is - over £3 for a pack of 5 TePe brushes! Given that they tend to snap off afte half a dozen uses I wonder if any other frugalists have found a more affordable…
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Dressings for thin skin
Can somebody recommend breathable dressings suitable for wounds constantly suffered on my. arms? My skin is so thin (due to certain medications I'm on) that I just have to brush against something to tear the skin and open up a wound. I use steri strips to close the wounds but have been finding it difficult to get plasters…
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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries August 2019
Here we go again for another month. As usual this initial post has been shamelessly copied from the many previous months. A big thank you to, er me, sstevo19 for starting us off last month. 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…
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Suncream for oily face!
Can anyone suggest a suncream for oily skin? we're going away in two weeks last year i used nivea but it was so awfully greasy
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Buying Glasses Online
I recently had my eyes examined at Specksavers and bought two pair of varifocal. I now think I’d like to buy a dedicated pair of reading glasses. There seems to be a big saving if you shop online so I’m thinking of going down that road. Can anyone suggest a good online store? I have a copy of my prescription. Bottom line,…
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Can a local dentist remove a top tooth, or the hospital one?
Hi all. Is removing a top tooth more or less the same as removing any other teeth? Or are they more difficult (or possibly easier) to take out than the others? I've got a crown on top of one of my teeth and I'm not sure if the slight pain is coming from the crown or tooth? If it's the tooth, is there no option but to…
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Wanted name off BBC aging & health program
Hi, Can you remember the name of the BBC program that featured ordinary middle aged people who were very unfit. Each episode they featured about 3 of these people who were then advised on best exercise and lifestyle changes to make. At the end of the program their health age was measured. I think Angela Rippon and the…
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Have we been scammed for a Root Canal?
Hi all. First time posting in here, so hope this is ok to ask. My wife recently had to have a root canal treatment and we opted for private dentistry as we wanted to make sure it was done with quality materials etc. The dentist did the root canal, and charged us £300 for it (plus about £100 in other costs). He then told my…
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Blood Pressure Monitor
Hi Went to the docs a few weeks ago and my blood pressure was high. The doctor advised me I needed to have a 24 hour monitor fitted, and would be contacted by the surgery. I went in and saw a rather brusque receptionist who said you will contacted by the nurse as soon as one is free. Is it normal to wait for weeks?
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Dental cost query?
Hi All. Just a quick query with regards to dental charges. I recently decided to have my metal fillings replaced with white ones. I understood that I would be charged for this privately and they were replaced in July this year. I have now developed an abscess under the two teeth and require route canal treatment. My…
