Dental
Electric or manual toothbrush: does it matter?
Electric or manual toothbrush: the NHS says both work equally well if you clean every surface and use fluoride toothpaste. Here is how to choose.
Sofia Benyahia4 min read
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How to check a clinic before you book
A simple routine to check a dental, skin or aesthetic clinic before you pay: licence, practitioner, quote, consent and aftercare, with questions to ask.
Sofia Benyahia5 min read
Before you book
How to check a practitioner is qualified and licensed
How to check a dentist, doctor or aesthetic practitioner is qualified and licensed: what to ask for, where to check the register and what red flags to heed.
Sofia Benyahia4 min read
Before you book
Treatment package or pay per session: which to choose
Treatment package or pay per session? Here is how they differ, the risks of paying upfront, the questions to ask and a simple rule for choosing.
Sofia Benyahia3 min read
Aesthetics
Non-surgical body contouring: what to ask first
Non-surgical body contouring covers many devices and claims. Here are the questions to ask about who runs the device, risks, sessions and what is promised.
Thomas Lefèvre2 min read
Before you book
Deposits and cancellation: questions to ask a clinic
Before you pay a deposit to a dental, skin or aesthetic clinic, ask these questions about refunds, cancellation, rescheduling and what is in writing.
Sofia Benyahia2 min read
Aesthetics
Thread lift: what to ask before you consider one
A thread lift places fine threads under the skin. Here is what to ask about who does it, the risks, how long it lasts and what to get in writing first.
Thomas Lefèvre2 min read
Before you book
What to do if a cosmetic treatment goes wrong
What to do if a cosmetic treatment goes wrong: when to seek urgent care, who to contact first, what to record and how to raise a complaint with a clinic.
Sofia Benyahia4 min read
Skin and derma
Laser tattoo removal: what to ask before you book
Thinking about laser tattoo removal? Here are the questions to ask about who is licensed, the laser used, skin checks, side effects, sessions and aftercare.
Thomas Lefèvre4 min read