Call: 111
What We Do
We provide emergency dental care for adults with severe dental problems who have been assessed by the 111 London Dental Triage.
Severe dental problems include...
Significant facial swelling
Uncontrolled bleeding
Uncontrolled dental pain
Acute dental injury (trauma).
We do not provide...
Routine dental treatment
Repairs to dentures
Recementing of crowns and bridges
Routine dental referrals
What to do if you have a dentist
If you need urgent dental care and are registered with a dentist, please phone your dental practice first. They will deal with your problem or hand over your care to a suitable urgent dental care hub to manage your needs promptly.
To find a local dentist, go to www.nhs.uk.
What to do if you don’t have a dentist
If you need urgent dental care but are unable to contact your dentist or do not have one, please contact NHS 111 by phone or online at www.111.nhs.uk.
When phoning within the London area, ask to be transferred to London Dental Triage. They will assess your needs and refer you to a suitable urgent dental care hub to manage your needs promptly.
During your visit
We will try to see you at your appointed time, however, sometimes other patients’ care may be more urgent and will take priority. If your appointment is delayed, please ask a member of the reception staff for an update.
We will examine your mouth and head and discuss your condition with you. You may be asked to have dental tests and x-rays. We may then seek further information or referral from your dentist or GP, treatments on clinic, or transfer for treatments to oral surgery or other departments.
Some treatments are temporary and we will ask you to return to your dentist for completion of treatment or referral.
Preparing for your appointment
Please bring a list of your medications and information on your general health, so that we can properly assess you. Please try to arrive on time and be aware that if you are significantly late then you might not be able to be seen. If English is not your first language, then please note that you will need to be accompanied by someone who will be able to translate for you.
To Book
Call: 111
We are open Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 4.30pm (excluding Bank Holidays).
