If you are experiencing oral pain or have concerns about your dental health, please contact your registered dentist. They will assess your symptoms and guide you toward the most appropriate treatment.
Urgent Dental Care (Normal Working Hours)
If you are experiencing dental pain, swelling, or have a concern about your oral health:
- Contact your registered dentist immediately.
- If treatment is necessary, they will arrange an appointment. Please note that priority is strictly given to urgent problems such as severe toothache or infection.
Out of Hours Emergency Dental Treatment
If you have a dental emergency when your surgery is closed (evenings, weekends, or bank holidays), the HSC Out of Hours service is available for unregistered patients or those with urgent clinical needs.
How to access care:
- Call your dental practice first: Listen to the answering machine message for local emergency instructions.
- Contact the Regional Emergency Social Work Service (RESWS) or local HSC trust: If you cannot reach your dentist, emergency dental clinics operate across the trust areas (Belfast, Northern, South Eastern, Southern, and Western).
- Visit the NI Direct website. For the most up-to-date contact numbers for your specific trust area.