Emergency Dentist in Bedale
Bedale Dental Practice, Bedale
Toothache, swelling or a broken tooth? Call us now
We reserve emergency slots every day for urgent dental problems. Call as early as possible to book. If you cannot get through by phone, use our online form and one of our dentists will triage your concern.
Serving Bedale, Leeming Bar, Northallerton, Masham and Leyburn. We welcome non-registered patients where possible. If we are closed, call NHS 111.
What to do if you have toothache
If you are in pain in Bedale or the surrounding area:
- Call us on 01677 422865 as early as possible
- Avoid chewing on the affected area
- Take over-the-counter pain relief if appropriate
- If we are closed, call NHS 111 for advice
Please note: due to demand, you may be seen by a different dentist depending on availability. If you would like your usual dentist, there may be a short delay.
Dental emergencies we can help with
If you are not sure whether your problem is urgent, call us and our team will advise you.
Severe toothache
Severe pain not relieved by painkillers. We aim to see you within 24 hours.
Abscess or infection
A dental abscess without facial swelling or fever. We aim to see you within 24 hours.
Broken teeth
Fractured teeth with an exposed nerve, or broken fillings causing sharp pain or difficulty eating.
Lost fillings or crowns
Without severe pain, we aim to see you within 7 days.
Broken or loose dentures
We can repair dentures. See our dentures page.
Sore or bleeding gums
Bleeding or sore gums, or bleeding after an extraction that settles with pressure.
When to call 999 or go to A&E: if you have swelling that is affecting your breathing or swallowing, bleeding that will not stop, or a serious injury to your face or head. Outside our opening hours, NHS 111 can advise you on urgent dental care.
What happens when you call
1Call us early
Call 01677 422865 as early as you can to secure an emergency slot.
2We assess and relieve your pain
One of our dentists will triage your problem and focus on getting you out of pain.
3Clear options and costs
Emergency appointments for registered patients are from £45. We agree any treatment costs with you first.
How quickly will I be seen?
One of our dentists triages every emergency so the most urgent problems are seen first.
Call straight away
Facial trauma, including cuts or a knocked-out tooth; large or rapidly spreading facial swelling; bleeding after an extraction that will not stop with pressure; a dental infection causing fever or feeling unwell; or being unable to open your mouth properly. Call us, or NHS 111 if we are closed.
Seen within 24 hours
Severe dental pain not relieved by painkillers, a dental abscess without facial swelling or fever, fractured teeth with exposed nerves, and broken restorations causing sharp pain or difficulty eating.
Seen within 7 days
Mild to moderate toothache that pain relief manages, lost fillings or crowns without severe pain, broken or loose dentures, sore or bleeding gums, and bleeding after an extraction that settles with pressure.
Can I get a same-day appointment?
We reserve daily emergency slots. Call as early as possible to secure one.
Do I need to be a registered patient?
Not necessarily. We prioritise our registered patients but may have availability for new patients—please call to check.
What should I do if I knock out a tooth?
Hold the tooth by the crown, not the root and call us immediately.
What if I have facial swelling and the clinic is closed?
Call NHS 111 or go to your nearest A&E. Swelling that affects breathing or vision can be life-threatening.
Why choose us for emergency dental care in Bedale?
Daily emergency slots
Urgent problems seen within 24 hours where possible.
Experienced team
Dentists with further training in oral surgery and root canal treatment.
Clear costs
Emergency appointments from £45. See our fees.
Easy to reach
Parking outside, ramp access and all surgeries on one floor.
In pain? Let’s get it sorted
Call our Bedale team now
If you are in pain or unsure whether your problem is an emergency, call us and we will guide you to the right care. If you have reached us outside of our opening hours, call NHS 111 or complete the form below.
Contact us about an emergency
If you cannot get through by phone, or you have reached us outside our opening hours, leave your details and a short description of the problem. One of our dentists will triage your concern and a member of our team will be in touch. If we are closed and you need urgent advice, call NHS 111.
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The biggest complement we receive is when our patients refer their friends and family to Bedale Dental Practice. In fact, we have built much of our practice on these valued, trusted recommendations over the years. Read our reviews to hear why our patients are recommending us…