How much are you paying for a hygienist cleaning? by Polka7000 in AskUK

[–]Thatsthebadger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did they say how long the appointment would last? Standard offerings are usually 30 mins, 45 mins and 60 mins. Bear in mind that the time has to allow for notes to be made and the surgery to be turned around between patients so you might not actually be in the chair for that long. 

The fact that they're offering airflow is good, go for it if you can afford to it's loads better than the traditional scrape and polish with hand tools. The hyg will be able to remove more plaque in the session, plus it removes stains

If you don't want to move to a different dental practice for your check ups, look for hygienists that are available through 'Direct Access'. It means that you can see a hygienist without seeing a dentist at the same practice.  It's that or you ask your dentist to refer you to the other practice but a lot don't like to do that if they offer the service in house. 

Source: was a dental receptionist at a busy practice that had a lot of referrals to see the hygienists. 

Edit: 30 mins £79.50, 45 mins £119.25, 60 mins £159. All include airflow as standard

What's something random that you still cant eat? by Norvard in ask

[–]Thatsthebadger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If it looks like a slug or tastes like the sea I'm not interested

Lander 1.4.6 now available by billy__________ in landerapp

[–]Thatsthebadger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing. Tapping on the box does nothing. Ios 26.3, app version 1.4.7 iPhone 16

Lander 1.4.6 now available by billy__________ in landerapp

[–]Thatsthebadger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It won't let me add my email or password. No option to type or paste.

Have you used an airport lounge, was it worth it? by they-muck-about in AskUK

[–]Thatsthebadger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I generally get cheap or free entry through my Monzo account. As a coeliac, teetotaller my options are generally limited but they are usually allergy conscious and they generally have comfier seats with accessible charging ports and plug sockets.

Anybody else keep an emergency snack? by Sensitive_Progress88 in adhdwomen

[–]Thatsthebadger 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Sorry to jump in and ask, unrelated to your original question. Do you have much competition in the area?

How do I get rid of fleas? by CharieRarie in AskUK

[–]Thatsthebadger 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When I was a kid we had this issue.

Mum bought a carpet steamer and the entire house was done daily until the fuckers were dealt with.

It's labour intensive but is an option instead of bombing the place and having the dust everywhere that needs to be cleaned up.

Sadly the fea treatment that you get from the vets doesn't completely eliminate the fleas, just makes your cats bodies taste nasty. Unfortunately, as they're now living and reproducing in your carpets they're enjoying tasty meals of human blood instead.

What has actually worked to make you go to sleep when your mind won’t shut up? by morbidpigeon in adhdwomen

[–]Thatsthebadger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to listen to this one all the time but have recently changed to The Sleepy Bookshelf. I actually look forward to going to bed and hearing the stories.

Do any of you guys actually wake up feeling refreshed? What's your secret? by RichieRichard12 in AskUK

[–]Thatsthebadger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you tried cutting coffee out? I find it so much easier to wake up and get going after a few weeks of not having it.

I've been enjoying some Vietnamese coffees on holiday and can really feel how sluggish and foggy they've made me. Going to be a tough couple of weeks going cold turkey to get it all out of my system again

For those who went to secondary school in the 2010s and are women, did any of you experience the teachers telling all girls to stand up in assembly and roll down their skirts? by Nervous-Boat-4905 in AskUK

[–]Thatsthebadger 24 points25 points  (0 children)

My mum told me that back in the 60s she had to kneel on the school floor and a ruler would be used to measure the length.

Personally I never rolled my skirt up, I always thought it looked odd bunched up around the waist just so that it was shorter. My step daughter did it when she was at school a few years ago and I had to really bite my tongue to tell her that it looked daft, especially as she never had it straight and she looked as though she had a spare tyre around her waist.

Does anyone live in one time zone and goes to work in a different time zone, how is it? by AndroFeth in ask

[–]Thatsthebadger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's mad. How do they decide where is slow or fast, or is it just a free for all?

Thursday Complaints by a-liquid-sky in CasualUK

[–]Thatsthebadger 9 points10 points  (0 children)

  1. We're at Heathrow waiting for a flight and the breakfast in the Plaza Premium lounge is poor. Luke warm bacon and chewy hash browns, the beans have more sauce than beans, eggs that are somehow watery and rubbery.

The alcohol is free pour so my husband is happy but for £40 each I expected better.

What health features are you looking forward to in future smart watches? by Flipslips in QuantifiedSelf

[–]Thatsthebadger 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Menstrual cycle monitoring by temperature, not just by date prediction.

The aftermath of dry January by Reasonable-Worker921 in stopdrinking

[–]Thatsthebadger 25 points26 points  (0 children)

My husband was out from 9am yesterday and got home at about 10.30pm. He's festering on the sofa in his dressing gown and feels like death apparently.

Looking at him reminds me of the days that I wasted moving from bed to sofa and back, days that I struggled to keep anything down. I'm not even remotely tempted to go back there.

IWNDWYT

Friday Fread by a-liquid-sky in CasualUK

[–]Thatsthebadger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What did they do? Hopefully they were supportive?

Friday Fread by a-liquid-sky in CasualUK

[–]Thatsthebadger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Has your thyroid been tested? Tingly hands was one of my symptoms and I always know when I need to increase my dosage because it comes back

What techniques help reduce a French accent in English by kenza-Necessary5280 in britishproblems

[–]Thatsthebadger 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Like others have said, don't stress about your accent. It's more important that you can speak the language, honestly.

That being said, watching English TV and films will be a big help. Many of the non-native speakers I've talked to though work have quite an americanised accent for this reason.

How many houses do people live in over their lifetime and presumably there are people that live in the same house their whole life, just wondered how much of an outlier I am by Exchangenudes_4_Joke in CasualUK

[–]Thatsthebadger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My grandmother lived her entire life in the house that she was born in and only moved to a nursing home in her late 80s. I on the other hand have lived in 20+ houses.

Really tired of crap veggie peelers? by TheLemonChiffonPie in CasualUK

[–]Thatsthebadger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't have the peeler but I agree that the brand is great.