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Braces/Aligners for teenage son :)
My son thinks he need Braces/Aligners to get his teeth aligned! After some checks I could see some alignment issues with lower front teeth. This is extremely new area for me , I did good search of MSE forum to find some threads mainly Talking about INVISALIGN!. I suppose this in one brand? I am just wondering what is the…
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Free non-NHS eye tests anywhere?
Specsavers website says "We’ve put a pause on free eye tests". Are there any other opticians which still do free non-NHS eye tests?
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Epsom, Dishwasher, Table salt
I've recently been advised by my chiropodist to use Epson salts. But £6kg isn't cheap. Question: can we just use ordinary cheap table salt instead and maybe in our dishwashers too?
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Another totally unnecessary "Should I for a bridge or implant?" question.
Hi, newbie here and I have given a look at previous thread before posting. So, I am in my late 50s and I have a few dental problems, the most urgent is at my lower left molars. So basically one molar is completely gone but the bone and the roots are there and the adjacent molar is is till there but slowly falling apart and…
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crown fallen off 9 month until dentist can see me
Hello i was hoping for some ideas on what i can do in meantime Its number 30 First Molar bottom left I am missing teeth either side. Is there a way I can stick the cap back on in the interim so i dont erode roots and stump whilst waiting for my appointment in September Many thanks
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NHS Prepayment certificate help!!
We've recently moved to Wales, where prescriptions are free, in the last month and I've been trying to tell the NHS PPC people that I no longer need the PPC. Would I have to pay the 11 months left on the direct debit or can I just tell them to cancel the direct debit with no further action from the NHS.? Also bear in mind…
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Glycerin / glycerine / glycerol available at Poundstretcher
Thought this was worth a mention since Boots and Lloyds stopped selling it and I don't know anywhere else on the high street that does(?) 100 ml of glycerin for £1.50 Not mentioned on their website
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CoQ10 on prescription, anybody succeeded?
I'm a newbie to posting, so forgive me if I do/say anything wrong. I have been supplementing with CoQ10 for years now, and it give me energy. However, as a result of divorce etc, I have run out of money - and its quite expensive. I have seen that it is possible for a GP to do this on prescription, but when I asked mine it…
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Big saving on deodorant
I recently had an infection in my arm pits and had to stop using deodorant for a week or so, interestingly I didn’t develop BO (or whatever the modern term is) at all. Having cleared up the infection I’ve continued not using deodorant at all and I’m really pleased with the results. Of course I keep clean and shower every…
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Overseas Dental Treatment
Hi, Just wondered if anyone had any recent experience of getting something like a crown done overseas (Europe) recently. I've found some old threads (10+ years) and google is jammed full of sponsored posts so I would rather hear recommendations from anyone that has actually done it recently. By way of background, my NHS…
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Private Flu Jab
If you don't qualify for a free flu jab, the cost of a private flu jab at Superdrug is £8.79 IF you are a Superdrug Health & Beautycard member: Can I get the flu jab for free? We’re offering the NHS* flu vaccination service FREE this winter, for NHS patients who are 65 and over, and vulnerable persons and carers. Check-in…
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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries - September 2023
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 and lots of support and encouragement if you need them. Thanks to Me for starting last month's thread. Keep up the pampering and keep down the spending: let's make the naughty step an empty…
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Buy from Superdrug?
I have discovered if you don't buy too often from Superdrug they send you are email with a promo deal. This week I had £3 of points for ordering online (only) with a minimum spend of £5 to be used within 7 days. Need to spend £20 to get free delivery. Might have to chase up the extra points with an online chat!! which is…
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Is there an actually proven way to make hair grow thicker/longer?
My hair is awful :( I've always had very thin, fine hair but since having a baby 7 months ago, it's now almost see through it's so fine. It's now shoulder length and refusing to grow any further. As a teen it was fine but nowhere near this bad, and I managed to get it to middle of back length. I'd love to try and get it…
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Hearing Aids - know nothing. Best one to get?
Had a hearing screening at Specsavers and it shows mild/moderate hearing loss. They showed me a price list ranging from standard to elite with varying prices. I haven't got a clue. Is specsavers best place to go or somewhere else?
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Denplan
Hi Has anyone been charged this amount! I pay for the high denplan care. Recently had to have 4 teeth put on a bridge & was charged £1000 for lab fees, which seems so expensive....
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Step into a lighter summer '23 with Slimming World.
Time for a new Slimming World thread. Feel free to join in. We are all at different stages of our journey & some are awesome target members. We are a lovely supportive wee group.
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How to select a consultant for unknown condition?
I'm fortunate that I'm generally in good health and so rarely have need to see a GP let alone a consultant. The couple of times I have needed a referral either the GP has recommended a consultant by name or has had a good idea what's wrong and so could narrow down consultants based on their specialty. So, been told need to…
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advice explaining my eye test results
Hi All, I've only had to consider wearing glasses very recently. A have had an eye test every couple of years and never had any issue until last year, where they suggested I needed a "reading addition" of +1.50 and I got reading glasses as a result. In the last few months, it has felt like my distance vision is going a…
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Seeking orthodontic help and guidance
Hi all, I’m seeking advice as I currently have fixed metal braces (done
privately) which are broken with the metal wire hanging out, I am able to move
the metal wire back in place but it continues to fall out of the bracket and
cuts into my mouth and gums. I’ve contacted the orthodontist who told me not to return
and there…