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 don’t have a dentist, call NHS 111 for advice.
Do not contact a GP, as they will not be able to offer emergency or out-of-hours dental care.
There is no need to register with a dentist in the same way as with a GP.
Simply find a dental surgery that’s convenient for you, whether it’s near your home or work, and phone them to see if there are any appointments available.
You should not be asked to have an examination or pay for any private work before being accepted by an NHS dentist.
Find out more about emergency and out of hours dental care here: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/dentists