Dental care for vulnerable people and those with symptoms

If you need urgent dental care and are self-isolating because you have symptoms relating to coronavirus, or are a vulnerable person at higher risk, call NHS 111.

NHS 111 will be able to assess your needs and refer you to a special team who will be able to treat you.

More information:

Dental Helpline

NHS - Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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Nuud Spearmint Chewing Gum

Nuud plastic free, plant based spearmint gum helps protect your teeth and gums in between meals, when it may not be possible to brush.
Nuud Peppermint Chewing Gum

The first plastic free chewing gum to be approved by the Oral Health Foundation as a useful aid to oral health.
Nuud Menthol Chewing Gum

Nuud plastic free, plant based menthol chewing gum is approved by the Oral Health Foundation as a useful aid in oral health.
Nuud Plastic Free Gum

Nuud plastic free, plant based gum has been approved by the Oral Health Foundation and is beneficial for dental health as chewing helps to neutralise plaque acids after eating or drinking anything, such as sugary foods or coffee that may cause harm to your teeth.

Mouth ulcers

Usually red or yellow in colour, mouth ulcers are painful sores that can appear inside the mouth and also on the outer lips.
What to do following an extraction

General advice about what to do after having teeth taken out. Includes what precautions you should take and things to avoid.
Geographic tongue

Geographic tongue is a common condition which can appear on the top and sides of the tongue, and sometimes on the under-surface.
How to spot mouth cancer

How much do you know about the signs and symptoms of mouth cancer? By being Mouthaware you can make a difference in the fight against mouth cancer.
Burning mouth syndrome

Burning Mouth Syndrome can be an extremely uncomfortable condition which can have several potential causes.
Bridges and partial dentures

These replacement options for missing teeth are often recommended for oral health purposes as well as cosmetic appearance.
What foods and drinks contain acid and why it spells trouble for our oral health

10 JUNE 19 - As part of National Smile Month, the Oral Health Foundation and GSK have come together to discuss the threat acidic foods and drinks pose to our oral health.
Wisdom teeth

The wisdom teeth are the last to appear, right at the back of the mouth, often between 17 and 25 but sometime many years later.
Sugar free chewing gum

Chewing sugar-free gum helps protect your teeth and gums in between meals when it may not be possible to brush with a toothbrush.
Jaw problems and headaches

If you jaw and teeth are not lined up correctly it will not only affect your bite but could result in severe headaches and jaw pain.

A-Z of Oral Health

Learn all about a variety of oral health conditions and how they can affect you. Read more

Dental Helpline

Contact our team of fully-qualified professionals by telephone (01788 539780), or email ([email protected]) for impartial advice about your oral health. Read more

The Oral Health Podcast

Listen to bite-size discussions with industry leaders about how to improve your oral health. Read more