Duraphat Toothpaste

Toothsmith

The fact you bought it from the dentist means that you needn't 'see' a physical prescription. The dentist has recommended it, and you bought it there on the site - it is, in effect, a private prescription.

If it's an NHS dentist, then he could have written a proper NHS prescription for you to take to the pharmacist and you would have been given it there for your usual NHS charge (Free to you). Did the dentist know you were entitled to free prescriptions? If he/she didn't, then he probably thought he'd be doing you a favour by 'selling' it to you for £5.50 instead of making you pay the £7 ish prescription charge at the chemist.

Make sure he knows you get free prescriptions next time you go.

Drs can prescribe duraphat toothpaste, but it will then come off their drugs budget, so many feel that it is a waste of their resources to prescribe for dental conditions. Plus, the Dr isn't really qualified to judge whether it is an appropriate medication for you - so many (quite rightly) refuse to prescribe it on those grounds.

tara747

Does anyone have any opinions on Sensodyne Pronamel? Just started using it as I want to protect my enamel...

boozercruiser

Toothsmith wrote: »

The fact you bought it from the dentist means that you needn't 'see' a physical prescription. The dentist has recommended it, and you bought it there on the site - it is, in effect, a private prescription.

If it's an NHS dentist, then he could have written a proper NHS prescription for you to take to the pharmacist and you would have been given it there for your usual NHS charge (Free to you). Did the dentist know you were entitled to free prescriptions? If he/she didn't, then he probably thought he'd be doing you a favour by 'selling' it to you for £5.50 instead of making you pay the £7 ish prescription charge at the chemist.

Make sure he knows you get free prescriptions next time you go.

Drs can prescribe duraphat toothpaste, but it will then come off their drugs budget, so many feel that it is a waste of their resources to prescribe for dental conditions. Plus, the Dr isn't really qualified to judge whether it is an appropriate medication for you - so many (quite rightly) refuse to prescribe it on those grounds.

Hi Toothsmith and all. My Dentist here in Wales prescribed me a box of two 75m of Duraphat 2800ppm Fluoride Toothpaste and Prescriptions here in Wales are free. I am a Pensioner so I would get prescriptions free anyway.

I went to see my Doctor only last week and said...............

"My Dentist has prescribed me Duraphat because I have some Gum Disease and I have sensative teeth. Is it posible for you to prescribe it for me on a regular basis so I don't have to keep going back to the Dentist"?

Wallah! my Doctor gave me a prescription for two tubes of Duraphat 2800 there and then which I got from the Doctors own Health Center Pharmacy AND he put me on repeat prescription to request AS NEEDED.

I now have the cleanest teeth and the freshest breath in the whole of Wales!:j:rotfl:

I have found this Toothpaste lovely to use though. Pleasant taste and I am finding that my teeth are not as sensitive to cold water as before. I don't swill my mouth out (just a good old spit) for half an hour as reckommended in the pack. Perhaps it leaves a little film on the teeth to give extra protection?

I don't know......but this Toothpaste works for me.

collegemiss

Hi my dentist has recommended I use Duraphat 5000 for the extra calcium and I like the toothpaste, however as I am entitled to free prescriptions I dont understand why he cant prescribe it for me. I am told by the receptionist that its because I am a private patient not NHS (but you try getting a NHS dentist these days!)
So why cant a private dentist write me a prescription?
Any dentists on here?

brook2jack

In order to prescribe on the NHS the dentist has to have a contract number with the local pct/lhb and will then be issued with pads and stamps. Pcts/lhbs will not give dentists contracts just to prescribe things so effectively a 100% private dentist cannot prescibe on the nhs. However you may be able to persuade gp to prescribe if you explain situation. Not guaranteed though.

tly175

NHS dentist recommended this toothpaste today. I have read the ingredients and suggest readers 'google' them as I have. Sodium Laurelsulfate is a chemical & I read that its molecules are tiny enough to penetrate the skin, enter the blood enabling access to every organ in the body. Its mimics the oestrogen hormone & therefore has a relevance to breast cancer etc. Another ingredient is sorbitol which can cause irritable bowel syndrome. Some reports link fluoride with oral cancer. Apparently you do not have to digest the paste for the chemicals to enter your body, they can enter via your gums.
The primary reason for the existence of Duraphat is to make money for the manufacturer. Their sales patter aims to convince you they have our best interests in mind (by protecting your teeth). If they really wished to help us lead a healthier life, then they would seek to educate everyone regarding the consequences of consuming food & drink which leaves acidic deposits in the body's organs. Highly unlikely though as the chemicals used in the food industry causes illness & then the chemical industry makes more money making you well again (Hopefully)!
Read the info available on the internet and form your own opinion. Educating yourself after the horse has bolted is a bit like rubbing salt into a wound.

suki1964

tly175 wrote: »

NHS dentist recommended this toothpaste today. I have read the ingredients and suggest readers 'google' them as I have. Sodium Laurelsulfate is a chemical & I read that its molecules are tiny enough to penetrate the skin, enter the blood enabling access to every organ in the body. Its mimics the oestrogen hormone & therefore has a relevance to breast cancer etc. Another ingredient is sorbitol which can cause irritable bowel syndrome. Some reports link fluoride with oral cancer. Apparently you do not have to digest the paste for the chemicals to enter your body, they can enter via your gums.
The primary reason for the existence of Duraphat is to make money for the manufacturer. Their sales patter aims to convince you they have our best interests in mind (by protecting your teeth). If they really wished to help us lead a healthier life, then they would seek to educate everyone regarding the consequences of consuming food & drink which leaves acidic deposits in the body's organs. Highly unlikely though as the chemicals used in the food industry causes illness & then the chemical industry makes more money making you well again (Hopefully)!
Read the info available on the internet and form your own opinion. Educating yourself after the horse has bolted is a bit like rubbing salt into a wound.

Getting an education in Biology, chemistry and Physics would be a lot more beneficial then an education is Google.

You would have more of a chance of understanding what was and wasnt complete balls

Frank_E

Would a university teaching hospital dental school dentist be able to supply a private Rx for Colgate Duraphat 2k8 /5k, Prevident 5k, Clinpro 5k or similar?
Presumably they are tied into the NHS some way or another.
What do private prescriptions cost these days anyway?

coldstreamalways

If you are treated as a patient at a dental school then yes any Dr or dentist (fully qualified and working there can give a private prescription. You can't just rock up & request a prescription in the same way you can't go to A&E and request a private prescription for your pile medication or your oral contraceptive pill.

Why do you want a private prescription specifically?

Armchair23

To be honest yes Duraphat costs more than some regular toothpastes, but how much per day does it work out at ?

Maybe if we gave up the odd can of soft drink we could afford the toothpaste and have better teeth anyhow. Amazing how people can afford broadband but not toothpaste.

Ducks for cover under nearest dustbin lid.....