Dentist

• Use the 'Find a Dentist' service to look up the practices that are accepting new patients in the Grampian area.
  
  
• Contact the practice directly to register and arrange an appointment.
  
  
• You'll be asked for your name, address, date of birth and contact details. You'll also be asked to complete a full medical history form before your appointment, including an up-to-date list of all medicines.

• You should contact your dental practice for an appointment. Even if your practice is closed, you will hear a message which provides details of their out of hours arrangements for providing advice and treatment.
  
  
• If you are in pain or have a genuine dental emergency on a weekend or dental problems that occur between 6pm and 8am, you should call NHS 24 on 111.
  
  
• If you are not registered with a dentist and are experiencing dental pain help is available by Dental Information and Advice Line (DIAL) on 0345 45 65 990.

1. I have a sore tooth or pain in my mouth, what should I do?

You should call your registered Dental Practice and make an appointment. If you are not registered with a dentist and are experiencing dental pain help is available by Dental Information and Advice Line (DIAL) on 0345 45 65 990.

2. How long will my appointment take?

The length of time your appointment takes will depend on the treatment you are having, if you are just booked in for a check-up it will usually be around 15 minutes.

3. What happens if I am late for my appointment?

You must attend your appointment on time or your dentist will not be able to see you.

4. What should I do if I can't make my appointment?

Please let your Dental Practice know as soon as possible if you are not able to make your appointment as this could ensure another person manages to get your appointment instead.

5. Can I have an interpreter?

Yes, if English is not your first language and a translation service would help you to attend the dentist, you can ask your dental practice for further support. As an NHS patient you are entitled to access translation service free of charge.

6. What do I do if I need emergency dental care?

If you require urgent dental care that is uncontrolled bleeding from the mouth, facial swelling or swelling inside your mouth, trauma to your teeth or uncontrolled dental pain you should contact your dental practice directly. Even if your practice is closed, you will hear a message which provides details of their out of hours arrangements for providing advice and treatment. If you have a dental emergency on a weekend or that occurs between 6pm and 8am, you should call NHS 24 on 111.

7. How much does dental care cost in the UK?

Everyone in Scotland is entitled to free NHS dental examinations. Following a dental examination, the dentist will advise you of any treatment you require and the likely cost. If you are under 26 years of age NHS treatment is free. Please note that not all clinical procedures performed by dentists are available on the NHS, your dentist will able to explain what treatment is and isn't allowed on the NHS. More information.