Urgent Dental Care in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent  

If you’re experiencing an urgent dental issue, help is now easier to access.  

As part of a national plan to improve access to urgent NHS dental care, the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board (ICB) is expanding urgent dental services across the region. Over 16,000 additional urgent appointments will be available every year to support people in pain or in need of emergency treatment.  

What Is Urgent Dental Care?  

Urgent dental care is for issues that cannot wait, such as:  

• Severe or persistent toothache  

• Dental infections or abscesses  

• Swelling in the mouth, jaw, or face  

• Bleeding following dental treatment  

• Accidents involving teeth or gums  

If you’re unsure whether your condition is urgent, it’s best to seek advice.  

How to Get an Urgent Dental Appointment  

Urgent appointments are available by referral only by calling the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Dental Advice Line, run by the Community Dental Advice line on 0300 123 0981.   

You will be assessed and signposted to the nearest available dental practice offering urgent NHS care.  

Please note: These appointments are only for urgent dental needs. For routine care, contact your usual NHS dentist or check availability using the NHS Find a Dentist tool.  

Why Are More Appointments Being Offered?  

In February 2025, the government announced an additional 700,000 urgent dental appointments across England. Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent will deliver over 16,000 of these every year, helping more people get timely, essential care.  

Supporting Better Oral Health for Everyone  

This expansion is part of the ICB’s Local Dental Plan, which focuses on:  

• Improving access to dental care  

• Addressing workforce pressures  

• Supporting better oral health outcomes across all communities  

Need Help or More Information?  

Call the Dental Advice Line to speak to someone today on 0300 123 0981.   

We’re committed to ensuring you get the care you need, when you need it most.  

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