Extra urgent dental appointments available in Lincolnshire

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.
• Uncontrolled bleeding: bleeding in mouth that doesn't stop maybe following a dental procedure or an injury.
• Swelling: significant swelling in the mouth or face that could indicate an infection.
• Fractured, loose or displaced fillings causing pain.
• Bleeding gums requiring urgent treatment for acute conditions.
• Other treatments may be available at the discretion of the dentist. These treatments may require extra visits and costs.

You can also phone one of the dental practices offering additional urgent appointments in Lincolnshire. You do not need to be registered with the dental practice but you must contact them in advance.

How can I book an appointment?

You can book an urgent appointment via NHS111 or phoning 111.

You can also phone one of the dental practices offering additional urgent appointments in Lincolnshire. You do not need to be registered with the dental practice but you must contact them in advance.

What can I book an appointment for?

You can book for any of the following urgent conditions:

• 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.
• Uncontrolled bleeding: bleeding in mouth that doesn't stop maybe following a dental procedure or an injury.
• Swelling: significant swelling in the mouth or face that could indicate an infection.
• Fractured, loose or displaced fillings causing pain.
• Bleeding gums requiring urgent treatment for acute conditions.
• Other treatments may be available at the discretion of the dentist. These treatments may require extra visits and costs.
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Do I need to be registered with the practice?

No, you do not need to be registered with an NHS dental practice to book an urgent appointment.

Why are there no practices near me?

This NHS is planning to make more urgent appointments available in Lincolnshire over the coming weeks. Check their website for the list of participating practices.