Dentists are open for urgent and routine treatments.

• If you have a regular dentist, call the surgery – some practices offer appointments at short notice.
• If you haven’t seen your usual dentist in the last 2 years or you don’t have a dentist, call NHS 111 for advice.

If you need urgent dental care for any of the following conditions, you can book an urgent appointment via NHS111 or by phoning 111.

• Severe toothache: persistent and intense pain that cannot be managed with over-the-counter painkillers.
• Dental abscess: infection causing swelling, pain, and possibly fever.
• Broken or knocked-out tooth: trauma resulting in a fractured or completely dislodged tooth.
• Uncontrolled bleeding: bleeding in mouth that doesn’t stop maybe following a dental procedure or an injury.
• Swelling: significant swelling in the mouth or face that could indicate an infection.
• Fractured, loose or displaced fillings causing pain.
• Bleeding gums requiring urgent treatment for acute conditions.
• Other treatments may be available at the discretion of the dentist. These treatments may require extra visits and costs.

Do not contact a GP, as they will not be able to offer emergency or out-of-hours dental care.

Find out more about emergency and out of hours dental care on the nhs.uk website.