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Specsavers and their expensive extra options - advice please?
Been using Specsavers for many years now, and while they were once cheap, they're certainly not now - mainly because of the cost of their add-on options. They're masters at confusion marketing - and also upselling by commission-hungry staff. Wife needs varifocals (additional cost £49, £79 or £119, depending on 'quality').…
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root canal and crown
Hi All, does anyone know if there is a price comparison site for dental work? I need a root canal and crown. I'm based in the northwest it looks like it will be the best part of £1000:00
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Hospital Dentist Referral
How can I get referred to a hospital dentist? I need 2 wisdom teeth extracting but cannot stomach the idea of needles in my mouth and so cannot have treatment at my NHS dentist.
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Teeth abroad
Hi Unfortunately I have some really bad teeth problems. Fortunately, all of the visible ones when I talk are ok, but either side of my mouth I have missing teeth or a filling. I am trying to see what is best, whether to just have them removed and implants there, or have the whole lot out and have full implants. I keep…
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How to get rid of dried red skin patches on kneecaps
Unsure if its ezcema or not as don't get it on any part of the body - just the odd little patch on legs. Had mild cases as a child. Had these patches on my kneecaps for a few years and applying unscented body scrub and unscented lotion is not doing anything. I am ashamed of my knees and unable to wear shorts.
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24hr ECG and blood pressure monitor
Long stort short im currently in hospital waiting on an echocardiogram, and been told i need a 24hr ECG and blood pressure monitor fitted to take home. Anyone had them fitted and what were your experience of them? Also been told if the scan isnt done today it will be Monday as Cardiology department close on weekends. So if…
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Dental costs for full time student
Hi, please can anyone advise whether students have to pay for NHS treatment. My daughter has just come back from her new dentist to be advised she needs 9 fillings! She has always attended her check ups and didn’t need anything doing for a couple of years. Her check up was only late as our previous dentist was tragically…
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Which Oral B toothbrush
My ancient Oral B brush has died (after 12+ years of service) I am looking for another Oral B They appear to have so many different versions now that I am confused Do any heads fit any holder or what ? I prefer a rechargeable one - but they are from £25 to over £100 I am confused Any help welcome
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Vegan Protein in Home Bargains for £3.99
Vegans - Just been in home bargains and seen that they are selling vegan proteins - rice, hemp, pea (3.99) and a vegan blend in a larger pouch for £6.99. Going to give them a try
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Dentist , what a pain
It seems that a new dentist (private) who has given my husband a filling may have exposed the nerve. He's in a lot of pain and the dentist has re xrayed the tooth and said all looks as it should be. She's given hi a course of anti biotics as a precaution saying the tooth should settle but so far it's getting worse. She…
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Is a treatment plan legally binding?
Hi there, This may be a stupid question but I want to make sure I'm good. I went for a consultation with a dentist, as I'm looking to get a single implant to replace a missing tooth (it sadly had to be extracted a month ago). For some reason, I was an idiot, and signed the treatment plan to go ahead with it, because I…
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Electric Toothbrushes
Does anyone have any recommendations or any ones that I should avoid? I've currently got a Colgate Omron one but it's dying a death. There are so many out there to choose from and it gets a bit confusing hence asking on here. I've seen some close to £100 but unsure if the all singing all dancing ones are really all singing…
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Is it safe to take expired allergy tablets?
Hi all. Would it be safe to take allergy tablets containing cetirizine hydrochloride that were expired on 2.2017? I know their effectiveness would certainly be lowered compared to a 'within' date, but the main question is safety. Thanks.
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Should I Go Back To Dentist ?
Had a checkup last month and after doing two x-rays was told I have a cavity and he recommended getting a filling, which I had yesterday. After close inspection there is a small brown crack on one of my other teeth ( on the side of it ) , I’m considering going back to get it checked out, however surely if it was a concern…
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Smell alike of Sanctuary Spa?,
Hi, Has anyone been able to find a smell alike of the Sanctuary Spa moisturiser and / or shower cream?
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Hair masks
Looking for a good hair mask for curly hair
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NHS appointment line?
How is this meant to work? My wife got a letter asking her to ring the line, the letter giving a choice of three hospitals. She was offered the "earliest" appointment which is at a hospital 25 miles away as opposed to our local hospital about two miles away (where she has previously seen a relevant specialist). My wife…
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No buying unnecessary toiletries May 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 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 and…
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Wrong crown fitted - advice appreciated
Hi all, TLDR: NHS treatment plan doesn't include other areas of decay found under private consultancy. Previous Inlay (LL5) incorrectly fitted, needs replacing. Patient requesting advice. Thanks to anyone reading this and for your time. I’m 39 and am in the middle of a Dental treatment plan, having just had 2 teeth…
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GP practice empty and unwelcoming
Visiting my GP practice recently I thought how empty and unwelcoming it had become. Just one full time practice GP partner (out of 3) and two salaried locums . Plus one receptionist. All the magazines and leaflets were removed ages ago, on health and safety grounds. You either have to come with something to read or use…
