Dental Problems

Please be advised that we are doctors and not dentists therefore we do not have the necessary skills or legal cover to manage and treat dental problems.

Please do not book appointments with any of our doctors or nurses for problems relating to your teeth or gums.

If you attend with a dental problem you will be asked to contact your dentist.

If you need emergency or urgent dental care you can:

• you can call NHS 111 or get help from 111 online
• contact a dentist and ask for an appointment
• How to find an urgent NHS appointments

A pharmacist can help with teeth and mouth problems

If you’re in pain while waiting for a dental appointment, you can ask a pharmacist for advice on taking painkillers, such as paracetamol or ibuprofen.

A pharmacist can also give you advice on how to manage common symptoms affecting your mouth and teeth, including:

• toothache
• bleeding, swollen or painful gums
• mouth ulcers you’ve had for less than 2 weeks
• a lost filling or crown