24 Hour Emergency Dental Advice

Dental problems don’t always happen during normal opening hours. Pain, swelling or sudden dental concerns can be distressing, especially for people who are elderly, housebound or caring for someone else.

If you need urgent dental advice outside of normal hours, there is a service available that can help you speak to a qualified dentist quickly and from the comfort of your home.

When This Service Can Help

A 24 hour dental advice service can be useful if you are experiencing:

• Sudden dental pain

• Swelling of the face, mouth or gums

• Concerns about an infection

• Broken teeth or dentures causing discomfort

• Worries about symptoms that cannot wait until the next working day

The service provides professional dental advice by video consultation, helping you understand what to do next and whether urgent treatment is required.

How It Works

• You are connected with a qualified dentist via a secure video call

• The dentist will listen to your symptoms and assess the situation

• You will receive clear advice on next steps

• Where appropriate, you may be advised on pain relief, self care or onward treatment

This can offer reassurance and guidance at a time when accessing a local dentist may not be possible.

Important Information

This service provides advice and guidance, not hands-on dental treatment. If in-person treatment is required, the dentist will explain the options available to you.

If you are experiencing:

• Severe facial swelling

• Difficulty breathing

• Uncontrolled bleeding

You should seek urgent medical attention immediately.

Our Commitment to Helping You

At Dental Care at Home, our priority has always been helping people access the care and information they need, particularly those who may struggle to attend a dental practice.

While we cannot provide emergency dental treatment outside of our service area or hours, we believe it is important to signpost visitors to reliable options that may help them when they need it most.