NHS dental care

Advice and Information - 28 October 2022

Are you looking for NHS dental care?
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If you need dental help or advice, please contact your dental practice over the phone first, rather than in person.

If you don’t have a usual dentist and have an urgent need you can call the local dental helpline: 0333 332 3800.

You can look for an NHS dentist on the NHS website at www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/dentists/

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