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Toothsmith wrote: »This is the first time I have heard of anything like that - either anecdotally or properly reported in the scientific literature. It will be a vanishingly rare complication, and not really one that an average patient would have to worry about.
I am always suspicious of this sort of statement - I remember how long it took to persuade the medical profession that gastric ulcers were caused by bacteria.
I was expecting the manufacturers to suggest some sort of surface treatment but they did not come up with anything.Who suggested the vinegar? How did you apply it to the right surface of the implant? How long did it take to help?
My concern on people writing about such rare experiences is that others might think it's happening to them - and just writing 'washing it with vinegar' is such a brief description that it could lead others to a lot of harm.
The vinegar required only a single simple rinse and within a day or two the situation was completely transformed.0 -
brianposter wrote: »I am always suspicious of this sort of statement - I remember how long it took to persuade the medical profession that gastric ulcers were caused by bacteria.
I was expecting the manufacturers to suggest some sort of surface treatment but they did not come up with anything.
The vinegar required only a single simple rinse and within a day or two the situation was completely transformed.
But what made you try vinegar and not anything else?I'm a Forum Ambassador on the housing, mortgages & student 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 -
9 posts now. 6 more and Simone can post spam!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: »9 posts now. 6 more and Simone can post spam!
I reported her yesterday, but she's still here.0 -
She's been doing 'odd' stuff for a few weeks now.
I think she had a second username (emilyela536) wiped a couple of days ago when that one was used to post links to an American dental practice.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: »9 posts now. 6 more and Simone can post spam!
Looks like SPAM posts have now been removed.
If you do suspect spam, please click the spam button; it really is the quickest way to get spam removed.I'm a Forum Ambassador on the housing, mortgages & student 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 -
Is it around £800-£900 for just one dental implant ? A woman near me paid around 20k.0
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Is it around £800-£900 for just one dental implant ? A woman near me paid around 20k.
That wouldn't be just for one implant!!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 -
Her husband took a loan out to pay nearly 20k for a whole set of implants.It was in a local paper.Toothsmith wrote: »That wouldn't be just for one implant!!0 -
Complete dental rehabilitation for people who don't want dentures, even those held in by a couple of implants, is complex and demanding treatment taking many months to complete. £20,000 is not an usual amount to pay, particularly if bone grafting or sinus lifting is needed.
Implant retained dentures can cost £4000 ish
An individual implant to replace one tooth will cost around £20000
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