The Lancashire and South Cumbria Dental Helpline: 0300 1234 010
The main conditions seen by the Emergency Dental Service are:
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If you pay for your treatment, it will be a Band 1 Emergency Treatment NHS Charge
Call: 0300 1234 010
* (If someone else is calling on your behalf they must be with you at the time of the call)
If you are already registered with a Dental Practice then please contact them first, however you are welcome to contact the dental helpline when your practice is closed
For those patients who are not registered, we are available at the times above
The helpline will assess for dental needs and if urgent, we will signpost you to the relevant Service
Calls to the helpline are charged at your standard local rate
For treatment, NHS dental fees apply unless you are exempt from dental charges There will be a Band 1 NHS charge
If you are unsure as to whether you are entitled to free dental treatment then please visit https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/patient
Visit the NHS website for information for more information about registering with an NHS dentist: www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/dentists
Dental trauma can occur due to accidents, sports injuries, or falls
Taking appropriate action is essential to prevent long-term complications
Acting quickly can significantly improve the chances of saving an injured tooth and make sure it heals as well as possible
In cases of knocked-out ‘adult’ teeth, repositioning within 30 – 60 minutes is critical to avoid loss of the tooth
Tooth fractures or displacements (where your tooth has been pushed out of its regular position) also require immediate stabilisation to minimise the damage
This short animation and self-help video provides instructions on how to manage a knocked out or broken tooth
You should always seek urgent assessment with a dentist
Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB have developed a guide with hints and tips on how to keep your mouth healthy and avoid unnecessary trips to the dentist
Dental Trauma UK have lots of helpful information for how best to manage injured, damaged or knocked out teeth following a traumatic dental incident
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