Dental care
Registering with a dentist
There is no need to register with a dentist in the same way as with a GP because you are not bound to a catchment area.
Dental surgeries will not always have the capacity to take on new NHS patients. You may have to join a waiting list, look for a different dentist who is taking on new NHS patients, or be seen privately.
If you’ve been unable to find a dentist and you want to raise your concerns about this, contact email nnicb-nn.patientexperience@nhs.net or telephone 0115 8839570.
Urgent dental care
If you need urgent dental care for any of the following conditions, you can book an urgent appointment via NHS111 or by 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 below. You do not need to be registered with the dental practice but you must contact them in advance:
- Bulwell Dental Practice, 1 St Albans Road, Nottingham, NG6 9JQ: 0115 9174444
- Seven Dental, 69 – 75 Radford Road, Hyson Green, Nottingham, NG7 5DR: 0115 9700007
- Treeline Dental Care, 44 High Pavement, Lacemarket, Nottingham, NG1 1HW: 0115 9502777
Frequently asked questions – urgent dental appointments
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 above. 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.
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?
We are planning to make more urgent appointments available in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire over the coming weeks. Please keep checking our website for the list of participating practices.
