When you visit your dentist they check for potential problems such as tooth decay, gum disease and oral cancer - these conditions can have serious consequences if left untreated. If needed, you may also be given another appointment to clean and polish your teeth.
NHS dentists can provide all the necessary treatment to keep your teeth and gums healthy. This includes treatments such as fillings, dentures, crowns and bridges.
Finding a dentist
To find an NHS dentist in your area:
Urgent dental care
Urgent dental care is available for patients of all ages who are not undergoing active treatment with a dental practice at the Dental Access Centre in Leicester. To access this service call the number below.
NHS Dental Access Centre
10 Nelson Street
Leicester
LE1 7BA
Tel 0116 295 1278 to make an appointment.
Open Mon - Fri 9am to 4pm
Special care dental services
The special care dental service provides services for people who have ‘special dental needs', such as dental, medical, social or emotional needs which prevent them from receiving care elsewhere. You may also be eligible if you require treatment which is not generally available from your own dentist, such as general anaesthetics for children and learning disabled adults, and inhalation sedation for patient with additional needs.
Patients cannot refer themselves to these services, if you need them you will be referred by your dentist or other health and social care professionals.
Out of hours treatment
Call 0845 840 0065 for emergency dental advice outside your dentist's normal opening hours.