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Thank you - not just my 'biased' eyes then! ?How to find a dentist.
1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.0 -
What really is worrying is the highly professional people marky went to do all their advertising on sites such as bebo and facebook.
Highly professional - NOT
And I have to say that Toothy has never touted for business on these boards and in all probability has saved a lot of MS'ers a lot of money and pain0 -
If Toothsmith HAD ever touted for business he'd have had his wrist slapped by the Board Guides. Or worse ...Signature removed for peace of mind0
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How to find a dentist.
1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.0 -
Reassurance required please.
I've just started tooth whitening through my dentist.
Had gum shields (invisiglan type) made and now the dentist has given me polanight to use.
Obviously I am being supervised throughout the treatment and have aftercare etc included within the fee. Plus the dentist's knowledge in choosing the right product and treatment plan.
I've seen exactly the same polanight online for 59.99, with gum shields from about £20. My gum shields would have been more expensive because they were made from a mould for me, but is this polanight a licenced safe product? would the dentist have sourced it from the same place I could get it from?I'm a Forum Ambassador on the housing, mortgages, student & coronavirus Boards, money saving boards. I volunteer to help get your forum questions answered and keep the forum running smoothly. Forum Ambassadors are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an illegal or inappropriate post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com (it's not part of my role to deal with this). Any views are mine and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.com.0 -
Reassurance required please.
I've just started tooth whitening through my dentist.
Had gum shields (invisiglan type) made and now the dentist has given me polanight to use.
Obviously I am being supervised throughout the treatment and have aftercare etc included within the fee. Plus the dentist's knowledge in choosing the right product and treatment plan.
I've seen exactly the same polanight online for 59.99, with gum shields from about £20. My gum shields would have been more expensive because they were made from a mould for me, but is this polanight a licenced safe product? would the dentist have sourced it from the same place I could get it from?
Polanight comes in different strengths. Your dentist is usually able to prescribe a stronger stregth one than is available on the internet. Obviously you will have to compare what you have been given. It was probably discussed with your dentist that overtime the Whitening effect would fade and top ups might be required. you are not bound to buy the top ups from your existing dentist.
If you are asking if polanight is licenced then yes it is, but because of a quirky legal issue- not for toothwhitening (although it is widely used safely). It is actually illegal for anybody to whiten your teeth. However they are allowed to provide you the equipment, chemicals and advice to do so. Its just an oddity.:money: Thankyou, thankyou, thankyou to everyone who has helped.0 -
I am always wary of online sources, as they are totally unregulated.
Last year there was an urgent warning over a fake sensodyne toothpaste. It was produced somewhere in China, and had a huge amount of lead in it!!!!
It's known that fake designer goods are on the web, and fake perfumes, and fake practically everything else if even a relatively low cost toothpaste can be worth someones while to fake.
I'm sure there'll be fake tooth whitening products out there as well.
Your dentist will have a trusted Kosher source, and you have a lot of comeback against your dentist if something goes wrong.
If you buy online, who do you claim against if it all goes pear shaped?How to find a dentist.
1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.0 -
The site I found claims to be the official site and to supply dentists. If anyone has a view on it I'd be grateful.
http://www.polanight.co.uk/Polanight comes in different strengths. Your dentist is usually able to prescribe a stronger strength one than is available on the internet
Exactly the same strength I am getting from the dentist - 16% carbamide peroxide.Your dentist will have a trusted Kosher source, and you have a lot of comeback against your dentist if something goes wrong.
I'm already paying my dentist £450 for the whole treatment including the initial products and aftercare. I thought it would make sense to be able to buy more syringes myself.I'm a Forum Ambassador on the housing, mortgages, student & coronavirus Boards, money saving boards. I volunteer to help get your forum questions answered and keep the forum running smoothly. Forum Ambassadors are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an illegal or inappropriate post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com (it's not part of my role to deal with this). Any views are mine and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.com.0 -
Show the site to your dentist and ask his opinion.How to find a dentist.
1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.0 -
Toothsmith wrote: »Show the site to your dentist and ask his opinion.
Not sure if he's internet savvy.
He does have a vested interest in saying to only buy from him; it could well be that he buys from there, it not being that far from here.I'm a Forum Ambassador on the housing, mortgages, student & coronavirus Boards, money saving boards. I volunteer to help get your forum questions answered and keep the forum running smoothly. Forum Ambassadors are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an illegal or inappropriate post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com (it's not part of my role to deal with this). Any views are mine and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.com.0
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