Dentist

To find your nearest NHS dentist, please use the search function on the NHS.UK website or call NHS England on 0300 311 22 33.

To find out what dental services are available on the NHS and the charges that apply, please visit the NHS.UK website.

If you need urgent dental care for any of the following conditions, you can book an urgent appointment via NHS111 or 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.
Bleeding in mouth following a dental procedure or an injury that doesn’t stop by itself but can be self-controlled using local measures. Note that if bleeding cannot be self-controlled in any way, emergency care may be necessary.
Swelling: significant swelling in the mouth or face that could indicate an infection.
Fractured, loose or displaced fillings causing pain.
Severe bleeding from gums, or acute conditions affecting other soft areas of the mouth (such as cheeks or tongue) which require urgent treatment.
Other treatments may be available at the discretion of the dentist. These treatments may require extra visits and costs.

You do not need to be registered with an NHS dental practice to have an urgent appointment.

Do not contact your GP, as they will not be able to offer urgent or emergency dental care.

More information on urgent dental conditions is available on the NHS.UK website.