FAQ - Finding an NHS dentist
Are you looking to find an NHS dentist in Liverpool for an adult?
There are currently some dentists that are accepting new adult NHS patients in Liverpool but there will usually be quite a long wait to get a first appointment.
Other dental practices have waiting lists to join as an NHS patient. These lists can also be very long.
You can join more than one waiting list and see which one goes quicker.
We contact the NHS dentists in Liverpool on a regular basis to ask for their latest status. Contact us to find out the latest information we hold.
Are you looking for an NHS dentist in Liverpool for Children?
There are more dentists who are currently taking on child NHS patients. You can find the details via the link below.
What can I do if I need emergency dental treatment in Liverpool but I don't have an NHS dentist?
You can get an urgent and emergency appointment without being on an NHS dentist's patient list. A tooth abscess, broken teeth, severe dental pain and painful bleeding gums could all be classed as urgent.
If you need urgent treatment and don’t have a regular dentist, or if you do have dentist but they are closed, you can:
- Call Merseyside and Cheshire Emergency Dental Helpline on 0161 476 9651.
- The helpline is open between the hours of 8.00am and 10.00pm every day including weekends and Bank Holidays
- They will ask you some questions about your dental situation and if they agree you need an urgent appointment can make one for you. This service is busy and you may have a wait to get through.
- The urgent care appointment will do short one-off care to help get you out of pain. They will not take you on for ongoing treatment.
What is the Community Dentistry Service?
The Community Dental Service (CDS) provides dental treatment for children and adults who, for many reasons e.g. disability, cannot access dental treatment in a General Dental Practice. The service is offered by Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust.
Referrals to Community Dental Service can be made by a dentist, a doctor or another Health or Social Care Professional.
Where else can I find information and advice about dentistry?
The Oral Health Foundation is a dental advice service for people who need information about:
- prevention and advice (eg looking after your teeth or dentures)
- mouth problems (any symptoms you might have)
- treatment and procedures (if you are concerned about any dental work you have been told you may need)
- programmes for schools and carers.
For information click the links above or visit www.dentalhealth.org.
How do I make a complaint about NHS dental services?
You can raise your concern about NHS dentistry by contacting Cheshire and Mersey Integrated Care Board.
Email enquiries@cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk or call 0800 132 996.
Have your say
If you would like to feedback on your experience (good or bad) or if you are unable to get the treatment that you need, get in touch.
Call 0300 7777007
Email enquiries@healthwatchliverpool.co.uk or
Text / WhatsApp 07842552878
