If you have a dental emergency we aim to offer you treatment within [24] hours on our normal working days. When the surgery is closed you may need urgent treatment if you have:
If you have a dental emergency we aim to offer you treatment within [24] hours on our normal working days. When the surgery is closed you may need urgent treatment if you have:
Toothache or swelling that suggests an infection of a tooth or gum
Severe toothache or facial pain which is not controlled by taking over-the-counter painkillers.
Trauma of the face, mouth or teeth after a recent accident or injury
A permanent tooth knocked out
Bleeding after tooth extraction that you cannot control
Serious swelling of the mouth or face which is getting worse
You need medical help fast but it’s not a 999 emergency
You think you need to go to A&E; or need another NHS urgent care service
You don’t know who to call or you don’t have a GP to call
You need health information or reassurance about what to do next