Access to urgent dental appointments has been improved, don’t suffer with painful tooth problems, you can now call NHS 111 to get help.
Appointments can be accessed 24 hours a day, seven days a week through NHS 111 — either online or by calling 111.
What the service covers
Urgent dental appointments are there to help people experiencing serious dental problems, including:
- severe toothache that cannot be managed with over-the-counter painkillers
- dental abscesses causing swelling, pain or fever
- broken, fractured or knocked-out teeth and fillings
- bleeding in the mouth following an injury
- infection
- severe gum bleeding.
How to access care
You do not need to be registered with a dentist to use this service. Anyone in need of urgent advice or treatment can contact NHS 111.
More information about urgent dental conditions is available at NHS.uk/urgentdentalcare.
