Emergency Dental Treatment

katiehorton - 17th September 202517th September 2025

There are 14,000+ extra urgent dental appointments available in the Black Country this year.

Dentists are open for urgent and routine treatments.

If you have a regular dentist, call the surgery – some practices offer appointments at short notice.
If you haven’t seen your usual dentist in the last 2 years or you don’t have a dentist, call NHS 111 for advice.

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.
Do not contact a GP, as they will not be able to offer emergency or out-of-hours dental care.