3 ways to find NHS urgent dental care
Appointments are available if you have a dental problem that needs to be treated urgently.
You should make an urgent dental appointment if you have:
- Toothache that is so bad it causes pain that does not stop or ease with overthe-counter pain relief.
- Swelling in the mouth or face, like abscesses or infections, that causes pain or fever.
- Broken or knocked-out teeth.
- Bleeding in the mouth after a dental procedure or injury that does not stop by itself. If bleeding cannot be controlled, you might need emergency care.
- Loose or broken fillings that cause pain.
- Heavy bleeding from gums.
- Problems with the soft areas of the mouth, like cheeks or tongue.
Urgent appointments are also available if you are worried about:
- Pain that does not go away but eases with over-the-counter pain relief.
- Minor trauma like a chipped tooth.
- Loose, broken or displaced crowns, bridges, veneers, posts, and fillings that do not cause pain.
- Loose or broken dentures.
- Bleeding gums.
You can find NHS urgent dental care in 3 ways:
1. Contact an NHS dentist
2. Book an appointment at an urgent dental access centre
3. Contact 111.nhs.uk or call 111
For more details, go to NHS dentistry | North East and North Cumbria NHS
