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Prescription Suncream
Theresa May suggested during PMQs getting a prescription for sun cream (there is currently a campaign to remove VAT from high factor sun cream). Initially I thought that would be bonkers because you'd end up paying £9 for sun cream, but then I thought some people get free prescriptions... Has anyone ever asked their GP for…
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Low income dental treatment advice needed
Hi there, I was hoping someone would be able to advise me on how to get free or affordable dental treatment that isn't available in the NHS. My dental history I'm a 43-year-old man and in the last 5 years my teeth have deteriorated quite badly due to gum disease. I have lost four of my top teeth due to receding gums.…
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Dental Villainy
Some months ago, the private dentist whom I had been seeing for ~15 years retired and a new chap took over the practice. Straight away he told me that I have a big cavity in a wisdom tooth, and he has now filled that, but he told me he’s not optimistic that the tooth will survive and that it will probably need to be…
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Filling or take out
Hi can I ask the resident dentist a question. I have three front teeth out which are the two main ones and one to the left. I wear a denture pallet for theses now recently I have been getting a hole on my teeth on the next tooth along on the left and one after the nex one on the right side. Now it doesn’t hurt but feeling…
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Wasn't made aware my dental appointment was private, and feel I'm being unfairly billed for it
Hi there. I had an appointment at my dental practice on the 10th of June with the hygienist for a scrub and polish. Upon leaving my appointment, I was shocked to be slapped with a bill for £48. I wasn't aware in the slightest that this was a private appointment and the practice had taken no measures to disclose this to me…
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badly tanning
Hi I am 50 male asian. last 2 years my friends are noticing that I am tanning badly if stepping out in sun (even evenings) for 30 mins. I have an oily skin and washes my face often to remove the shine. Usual SPF 20 and 30 creams don't seem to work for me and often makes my face look even more oily!! Is there any non greasy…
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Opticians independent vs national
Hi Need to book myself an appointment for an eye test but have not had great experiences with national companies in the past. I’m tempted to go to a local optometrist but their size worries me. I understand the latest tech is going to be expensive so my main concern is that they won’t be able to check as much as the…
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Specsavers new prescription
Hello About a year ago I found I was getting headaches from using the computer at work and had always been told I had a prescription (astigmatism) but only needed glasses if I wanted them, to make things sharper. Last year it was strongly recommended, so I got some for screen use and driving and things are much sharper. I…
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Access to records of NHS hospital treatment
Apologies for repeating in part an earlier question. I have tried to find it and update it but unsuccessfully. I developed a medical condition while on holiday in the UK recently and had to consult a local doctor and was treated with antibiotics. On my return home I had an emergency admission to A and E where a range of…
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Request dental xray result+Dental implants abroad?
Hi All, I'd be grateful for some advice. A little background information: My aunt, aged only 46, recently lost almost all her lower teeth (only 3 left on the bottom jaw). She had a free dental implant consultation with a dentist found online last Thursday. The dentist quoted a price of £16,000 just for the lower arch ["All…
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dark glasses
My dentist uses a pair of wraparound dark glasses to protect my eyes from his light, I'd like to buy a pair for myself - I asked him about them, and while he knew they were really cheap he didn't know the brand or anything. There are so many on ebay, can anyone recommend what to get?
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NHS Dentistry 2 month rule
Hi All, I broke a tooth back in March, and started treatment for a crown on the 21st March when the preparation for the crown was done. On the 24th April, the temporary was removed, and the crown was fitted. On the 3rd May I broke another tooth. They put in a temporary, and told me to come back for a crown. I booked an…
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Best gel for tongue ulcer?
I managed to catch my tongue between my teeth and give it a good bite the other day. Now there is a large sore ulcer in the spot where I did it, making it painful to eat . Any patent remedies or OTC meds recommended?
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Travel hairdryer for frizzy hair
Have thick frizzy hair, relied on hotel hairdryer last year which was a nightmare. Had no oomph, normally use GHD hairdryer but this is quite heavy to take away. Any ideas please?
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Cost of self funding healthcare
I am having trouble understanding how the self funding healthcare is priced in this country. My wife needs an operation. Today we got a quote from the consultant's secretary. NHS private - £2800 + consultant's fee £860 Spire £3400 + consultant's fee £860 + anaesthetist’s fee £260 We do not have insurance but if we had than…
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Just bad luck, dental question
Hi just wondering if our friendly dentists could give a view ? Lower rear molar heavily filled but still alive, no issues(ie previous pain). Cracked a corner off, replaced but only lasted 3 months, dentist suggested a crown would be best to preserve tooth (no root filling as stable). Had prep done 3 weeks ago bit sensitive…
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Body Lotions, Body Butters etc
I was going to continue the title 'what's the point?' but I have no wish to antognise those who love them, instead I want those who do love them to educate me instead. I have several body lotions, body butters and cremes. Several unopened. Whilst I've never bought one I've either received as a gift or it's come as part of…
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Painkillers - prescription
Hi all Have an unusual question and wonder if anyone can help.! I am a UK citizen, based in the UK, and have a long term chronic pain condition for which I was prescribed tramadol in tablet form in the past by my GP. However the new GP is no longer as amenable, but nothing else is as effective.! Last week, I went to Spain…
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Possible to get two dental insurances?
Hi all, First thread on this forum. I have a dental insurance through work and it is very good. My teeth aren't that great and I will need a few crowns over the next few years, so I was wondering if it would be possible to get a second dental insurance? Asking because it could save me some big £££.
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50% off your first Hussle fitness pass (referral)
