Do not wait for a website in an emergency.

Contact a dentist promptly for urgent concerns

Severe or persistent pain, increasing swelling, dental injury, or broken or loose dental work warrant contact with a dental professional. Explain what happened so the practice can determine appropriate timing. The navigator is optional and must not delay care.

Use services appropriate to your location

For immediate danger, use your local emergency number or emergency department. For dental concerns, contact a local dental practice or the appropriate public urgent dental service. This demonstration has no live service directory or availability information.

Educational sources

General guidance is informed by the NHS urgent dental guidance and NHS toothache guidance. These sources describe UK services; local service arrangements differ. No NHS endorsement is implied.