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Alternatives to Corsodyl??
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For those that are stuck with original corsodyl, you can dilute it with water without losing much of its effects. Always remember to wait atleast 5 minutes after brushing your teeth before rinsing with it.Try to imagine nothing ever existed...0
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No way! That pointy thing isn't supposed to be sharp? I hate that thing! It hurts every time I see the dentist!
I recently changed my dentist and was told by the new (posh) one (luckily stiill NHS) that I needed to see a hygeinist. I would love to, but can't afford the £42 fee....
Does the Corsodyl stop most problems? know its better to see a hygienist, but theres just no way...not this side of my lottery win!0 -
No way! That pointy thing isn't supposed to be sharp? I hate that thing! It hurts every time I see the dentist!
I recently changed my dentist and was told by the new (posh) one (luckily stiill NHS) that I needed to see a hygeinist. I would love to, but can't afford the £42 fee....
Does the Corsodyl stop most problems? know its better to see a hygienist, but theres just no way...not this side of my lottery win!
The 'WHO'/'BPE' probe is ball ended and smooth (with atleast one black band on it), but can still cause a sharp sensation in those who have inflamed and sensitive gums, or when used with slightly more force than needed.
While Corsodyl does help in aiding treatment of gum disease, it is not nearly as effective as a stand alone measure certaintly not a cure for anything except abnormally white teeth.
Prevention is (much) better than cure. The £42 pound you spend now will be more effective than the repeated use of corsodyl (which you can only use for 3 months at a time anyway), and will be cheaper in the long term compared complex treatment that will be needed to save these teeth. It will also cost around the same to have these teeth extracted later.
You have to remember that the hygienist is able to physically remove hardened deposits from within your gums (mechanical removal of plaque and calculus) that corsodyl will not do (this only aids chemically). Also corsodyl will certainly be much more effective when used in conjunction with a professional clean, and ofcourse effective oral hygiene measures at home.Try to imagine nothing ever existed...0 -
And it would be much better to spend your money on dental care than lottery tickets!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: »And it would be much better to spend your money on dental care than lottery tickets!
If only I were able to afford to buy the lottery tickets!:rotfl: (not entered since 2007)0 -
I had terribly bleeding gums after I stopped smoking!! I used Corsodyl for a while and didn't do much!! The ONLY thing which stopped my bleeding gums was to dental floss every day!! Now have no more bleeding!! I would say if you have an area of infection, get a cotton bud and dip it in the Corsodol and apply to area, then its only that area that will stain and not all the teeth!! I personally, cos i have an underlying problem is that I use Peroxyl!! Keeps teeth nice and white too!!Sunday 23rd September 2007 I came to my senses and discovered fresh air!!:j
:hello: ELLO! :hello:0 -
OK, sorry if I'm hijacking this thread abit here!
Just a question about a visit to the hygienist (when/if/how I get the cash together)!
Are you normally OK with one appointment or is it the sort of thing where you see them for a consultation and then have to go back so they can do the work later? the reason I ask is that if I'm lucky enough to get the £42 to pay for an appointment, I doubt I'd be able to afford another one for several months afterwards, so don't want to waste my money on one appointment if nothing gets done and its reliant on me paying for another!
Does anyone know or have any idea?
Thanks!0 -
OK, sorry if I'm hijacking this thread abit here!
Just a question about a visit to the hygienist (when/if/how I get the cash together)!
Are you normally OK with one appointment or is it the sort of thing where you see them for a consultation and then have to go back so they can do the work later? the reason I ask is that if I'm lucky enough to get the £42 to pay for an appointment, I doubt I'd be able to afford another one for several months afterwards, so don't want to waste my money on one appointment if nothing gets done and its reliant on me paying for another!
Does anyone know or have any idea?
Thanks!
I have just had a course of treatment at the hygienist
Now I do have severe gum disease and haven't been to the hygienist for around 6-8 years only getting the basic dental treatment on the NHS since my circumstances changed
My first 30 min assessment was £35 with a further £35 xray
Then I had to follow up with two one hour appointments which were £70 each
Total £210
My weekly income is around £170 so it was a HUGE amount to find but I knew long ago I needed treatment so had been saving since the start of the year
Its taken all my savings but for me it was worth it. I have very little bone is some areas and most of my teeth were wriggling in their sockets as well as having the most awful infected gums from wearing a partial denture. I have been very good at attending the dentist for check ups and treatment but at the end of the day doing that was a waste if my gum disease wasnt being treated.
Im also on cordysol but thats as part of the ongoing treatment plan. Its no point in swishing it around the mouth if your pockets are still full of plaque and disease.
Do try to save up. My gums are so bad because I have lost so many teeth so young. I wish to hell I had looked after them better when I was younger0 -
OK, sorry if I'm hijacking this thread abit here!
Just a question about a visit to the hygienist (when/if/how I get the cash together)!
Are you normally OK with one appointment or is it the sort of thing where you see them for a consultation and then have to go back so they can do the work later? the reason I ask is that if I'm lucky enough to get the £42 to pay for an appointment, I doubt I'd be able to afford another one for several months afterwards, so don't want to waste my money on one appointment if nothing gets done and its reliant on me paying for another!
Does anyone know or have any idea?
Thanks!
Do you know if this £42 is an NHS fee or a private one? I've not asked before, as £42.60 IS a band 2 NHS charge, which some hygienist treatments can fall into.
If that's the case and it is an NHS fee, then it doesn't matter how many trips you need, the £42.60 will cover it.
If it's a private fee, then that will be because the dentist (Assuming you're an NHS patient) has deemed it unnecessary for your dental HEALTH that you need such a clean up, and it is just for cosmetic purposes or because you have requested it - hence he can charge privately, and it probably would be £42 per appt.
If it is NECESSARY that you have a clean up, then there SHOULD be some way you, as an NHS patient, can have it done on the NHS. Either by the dentist doing the clean up, or you seeing the hygienist as part of your NHS treatment plan.
If you are an NHS patient, yet are being forced to pay privately for some necessary aspect of your treatment, you should complain. Firstly to the pratice, but then to the PCT if you get no joy there.
If it is an NHS charge - then you either need to make your teeth a higher priority, or accept that you will loose them at some point in the future. No mouthwash can take the place of a proper clean-up.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 -
I've been having to use Corsodyl for a wisdom tooth problem, but my hygienist suggested using a warm salt wash instead, as supposedly is you use Corsodyl too much (not only does it stain) but it also becomes less effective.0
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