What counts as a dental emergency? ✅ Uncontrolled dental pain ✅ Uncontrolled bleeding from the mouth ✅ Facial or mouth swelling ✅ Ulceration ✅ Altered sensation in your face or mouth If you can’t get to a dentist, call NHS 24 on 111. | NHS Lothian

Dental emergencies need to be assessed and treated quickly to avoid the risk of permanent damage they include: 🔹abscess and swellings in and around the mouth 🔹bleeding 🔹trauma such as a knocked out a tooth If you're registered with a dentist and think you have a dental emergency during the in hours period, phone your dental practice. If you’re not registered with a dentist follow the advice on NHS inform - https://nhs24.info/dental-emergencies If you think you've a dental emergency during the