NHS 24: Dental Emergencies

Don’t suffer in silence with dental pain. 🦷

Do you know what to do in a dental emergency? NHS inform has clear, reliable advice on exactly when and where to seek help when you need it most.

Be prepared and find out more here: https://nhs24.info/dental-emergencies

NHS 24: Dental Emergency?

Dental emergencies need to be assessed and treated quickly to avoid the risk of permanent damage they include:

🔹abscess and swellings in and around the mouth

🔹bleeding

🔹trauma such as a knocked out a tooth

If you’re registered with a dentist and think you have a dental emergency during the in hours period, phone your dental practice.

If you’re not registered with a dentist follow the advice on NHS inform – https://nhs24.info/dental-emergencies

If you think you’ve a dental emergency during the out of hours period phone the 111 service.

Chalmers Dental Centre*
3 Chalmers Street, Edinburgh EH3 9EW  Tel: 0131 536 4800.

Dental triage and advice service, Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm.
Dental treatment service, Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm.

*Please note, Chalmers is not a walk-in service. If you require an urgent appointment, you must call the number.