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Infection under root canalled tooth
I have a furcal infection at the top of the roots of my lower 2nd molar. This is a tooth that was root filled 24 years ago, and has been no problem in that time. My dentist suspects the tooth has now cracked, but the root filling is intact and very well done, and the crown is fitting perfectly as well. The infection isn't…
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NHS exemption certificate qualifying question
Would appreciate some help please. Last tax year I took home 16000 and didn't qualify for free dental due to the 15000 odd cap. This year I will earn 14000 (same wage every month - changed jobs in November 2018). I notified tax credits of my new income. Do you get an NHS exemption certificate (my tooth is nagging) based on…
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Ultralase lifetime guarantee
I believe they no longer offer this guarantee, since going into liquidation. Google tells me Optimax are shouldering some of the issues should people require re-work, for a nominal fee? Anybody had re-work done? and got an idea of the cost involved?
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Bluecrest Health Screening
My wife has received an invitation to a health screening from someone called Bluecrest. I've done a forum search and can't find anything about them. Does anyone have experience of them? Why would they suddenly out of the blue send her an invitation? All seems rather odd. EDIT - just read the smaller print - it's £129 for…
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Eye test results differ - is it important?
Hi all. In short, I had an eye test in October 2018. I was told to return within a few months to double check the prescription. I returned this weekend (different optician but the same company) and my prescription has changed significantly in terms of the astigmatism axes. I was under the impression that a few degrees of…
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DIY interpupillary distance measurement
One of the ways some opticians keep us toeing their profiteering line (note I said 'some' and not 'all') is refusing to tell us our inter pupillary distance or IPD. It's notoriously tricky to measure at home, especially if you have poor sight. I recently read about a simple method and thought I'd give it a try, to see how…
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Deep cut on thumb, now healing wrong?
Hi All, Last Sunday i managed to cut into the tip of my thumb with a stanley knife while cutting something (daft i know as i was cutting towards my hand/thumb i was holding the item with). A bit of blood appeared pouring but a rinse, some tissue and a plaster and it all seemed good. Went on holiday the next day and with…
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Threading
I wondered if regular threading leads to permanent hair loss like waxing does. I know they aren't touted as permanent hair removal but I've had my legs waxed for years and now have very little hair on them. I 'm quite new to threading and just wondered . I find it more painful than waxing but will pesevere if it gets rid…
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Broken/bad tooth down to gum.
Hi, i broke a tooth eating a cheese sandwich, so i am assuming the tooth was not that great. It also broke into about three bits down to just above gum level, so not worth hanging on to it. So i have seen my NHS/eastern europan dentist that has about 2 teeth him self & a serious breathing problem & he was very reluctant to…
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No More Scale & Polish on the NHS
An interesting news item on a dental website I subscribe to. The 'Scale & Polish' is often brought up on these pages, with just what and what shouldn't be included in the Band 1 'Check up' fee, what is a Band 2 cleaning, and when it's appropriate to pay privately to see a hygienist. It would seem like the 'simple'…
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Alternative to Emma Hardie cleansing balm
I've had a couple of sample pots of Emma Hardie Morninga Cleansing Balm and I really like it. But I'm not paying £47 for a pot! Has anyone found a similar, cheaper alternative that they would recommend? Thank you.x
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Why can't I lose weight?
I got married in August 2012 and I've since put on two stone, which I never managed to shift. I am 42, 5'3 and 12st/78kg. I've tried swimming classes, cycling, pilates and zumba. Below I have listed my calories and step counts for the last week of March. This is a typical week for me in terms of calories and activity. The…
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My experience of A&E
This is a vent but I think it more appropriate to post on this board rather than the "Vents" board because of the subject matter. I just need to get this of my chest. Also I'm a former NHS manager and part of my responsibilities included devising admin processes, procedures, flow charts etc. I also appreciate the…
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Hair and Eyebrows
What is best for growing hair and eyebrows please
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Missed a persnal trainer session
I am going to the gym once a week for an hour and last week I had to phone several hours before a session to cancel as I could barely walk, I had severe pain in a knee, something I once had before, and which disappeared in a few days. It was a bruise or an infection causing temporary swelling. So, is it usual to have to…
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What happens when you give up smoking?
When you quit smoking it comes with lots of benefits! Smoking is a harmful habit that can lead to severe health complications and death. When a person quits smoking, the body will start to naturally heal and regain the vitality of a non-smoker over time. Some effects, such as lowered blood pressure, are seen almost…
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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries March 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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Dentists and denusomab
I am having monthly injections of this drug, and have been told that it might cause dental difficulties down the line. I am scared enough about seeing the dentist, but what sort of problems can I expect? My oral hygiene is good and I don't need any dental work other than the regular inspection, but this is putting me off…
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Extra Dry Skin
Hi all, The dryness in my skin seems to be spreading. It started off on my feet and legs and now it's on my hands and arms! Is there anything that any of you have used which has helped combat this or am I going to have to go the GP? I've tried creams, lotions, emolients and even oil but within a minute or two of the…
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Health check up
Anyone ever been to a health check up? I just want to check that I am healthy and that I am do not have cancer. I been looking and the cheapest I found is over £500.
