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Dental Cement for Crown
Can anyone recommend dental cement to reset a crown? I have a crown that has worked free of it's dentist set cement, my dentist is not open today and I'm about to go away from my home town for 3 / 4 weeks. I've seen Boots have Dentek Temporary Filling Repair Kit, has anyone used this and would recommend it or have any…
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Best home/DIY teeth whitening options?
Hi all, I am looking for a home teeth whitening option. I dont need a piano keyboard/Hollywood type smile, i just need maybe to remove light staining. Having said that i want to do it safely,without abrasion etc. Is thjis doable,is it safe,what should i use? I had a look on the supermarket shelves and there is a plethora…
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Reactions prescription specs-reports please..
Im thinking of getting some of these. Im aware that they react to UV and so dont necessarily work when driving etc etc My big question is,when moving from bright sunlight i.e when the lenses are fully dark,,how long does it take them to clear when entering a building,,and how long do they take to darken when moving the…
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Revealed: Over a million could have saved on prescriptions with a 'season ticket' last year
More than a million patients in England paid more than they needed to for NHS prescriptions last year and could have saved an average of over £35 by getting a 'prescription prepayment certificate', data obtained by MoneySavingExpert.com reveals...Read the full story: 'Revealed: Over a million could have saved on…
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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries June 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 pinkfluffybabe 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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Online contact lenses - what to do about eye tests?
For years I have always bought my contact lenses online but I find that it leaves me with a bit of a dilemma when I need an eye test. I know that if you're a contact lens wearer you're suppose to have a proper contact lens check up where they do extra tests on top of the usual sight test. But I've never had one because it…
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Any Kefir makers in here?
I make my own now,i trialled shop bought Kefir for 2 weeks in an attempt to clear up my GERD issues. Certainly worked for me, have dropped daily Lansoprazole tabs,touch wood, reflux/heartburn/choking in the night,symptoms have gone.
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Hair Multi Styler
Can anybody suggest a cheap(ish) hair multi styler with retractable bristles. Whatever one I have tried in the past, my hair is so fine it just gets tangled up in the usual fixed bristles.
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Proden Plaque Off for humans!
I've been aware of Proden Plaque Off for the last couple of years as we've used it to great success on our dog's teeth. I've discovered today there is now a version available for humans to use. Has anyone had any experience of the human version? Did you find it effective?
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Has anyone used an eye cream that actually works?
Just as the title says really... I'm looking for an eye cream that actually shows any results, from anti-wrinkle, to de-puffing to brightening. If you have used a product that you think was worth the purchase, I'd very much like to hear your suggestions! Thank you in advance :)
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Dr Fox Finasteride prescription, pills don’t work.
Hi all, I don't make a habit of this but signed up to this forum because I felt it warranted mention. It's an issue/concern I have with a purchase/order I made of Finasteride. I had been buying repeat prescriptions for about a year now and all had been fine and the Finasteride worked well and as it should, but with my last…
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Changed NHS Dentist - Different Treatment Plan
Hi, I had the same dentist for nearly 30 years but they have retired and I was given a new dentist who I have seen twice for check ups and not been happy with. On my most recent visit, after x-rays I was advised I required fillings to teeth UR8, UL7 and UL8 the treatment plan shows the location on the teeth. I paid for…
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Bowel Camera- sedation or not?
Having this done soon up the nudge nudge, wink wink, say no more. Anyone had this procedure Did you have sedation, gas/oxygen, or nothing at all?
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NHS Complaints, Anyone been through it?Several Issues with Dads care
Hello I'm looking for some advice and if anyone has any experience in complaining to the NHS and whether it is worthwhile. If I go through my situation with you, I feel the standard of care was dreadful, so many things were missed or not bothered with and ultimately I feel it led to a quicker deterioration in my Dad. I…
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Dentures
I had some dentures fitted last Tuesday but now the swelling has gone down from my 3 extractions they don't seat properly. Would the dentist have them remade for me? They are closed until Monday but I will call them then.
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Fined by the dentist
Hi everyone, I'm feeling a bit ripped off by my NHS dentist, and I'm wondering if anyone has had a similar experience. I booked a hygienist appointment, which I was made to pay up front for (at the time of booking). I subsequently missed the appointment (I forgot) and was made to pay £20. I queried this with the…
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dental insurance
Hi, can anybody advise about private dental insurance please. I have read the fixed pages on here about dental insurance but still unsure. I am confused by the fact that I have met several people (through my work so i cannot get back to them to to delve more) who have a dental insurance policy (they pay around £30 a month…
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NHS dentist claiming for an appointment I didn't know about.
I've checked my patient profile online and there is a dentist appointment I have no knowledge of. The strange thing that happened last time I saw this dentist was that at the end of the treatment she made me fill in a blank treatment form(as well as the one for that day), when I questioned why she said it was purely for…
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Cyst following root canal?
More curious than anything, I have been referred but may go private if required! I had a root canal carried out about 18months ago. Since then I have developed a lump up in the gum, it's quite solid, hard to press and I get occasional headaches that feel like they stem from it. The dentist has x-rayed and says she can't…
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Nasal Polyps - what were you symptoms
Anyone had a large Nasal Polyps and what were you symptoms ? I have an odd sensation / discomfort in my left cheek and in the teeth on that side for around 10 months now, I first thought it was dental issue and I even had to tooth extracted as I was desperate but didn’t fix it. I also have a 10 year old dental implant just…
