Updated on 23rd March 2020
Following recent guidance by the British Dental Association, Congleton Dental Centre is open for emergencies only for patients who are NOT suffering with Coronavirus symptoms. All routine treatment is suspended until further notice.
During this period, we are severely limited as to the types of treatment we can provide.
Telephone Triage Service
Our dentists are operating a triage service for patients experiencing dental problems. Following discussion with a dentist, you may be asked to send a photo to help with the triage process. If our dentists feel that you have an urgent dental problem, which they are able to provide treatment for under the current restrictions, you may be offered an appointment.
What is an urgent dental problem?
- Very severe tooth pain
- Heavy bleeding which does not stop
- A swelling which is making it difficult to breath, open your mouth, or is spreading up towards your eye
- A tooth which has been knocked out
What if I am not able to be seen at the practice?
Patients who cannot be seen at the practice can contact NHS 111 for advice.
Advice on the self-management of toothache can be found on the NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/toothache/
Do not attend the practice if you have coronavirus symptoms
Stay at home for 14 days if you, or anyone in your household has either:
- a high temperature – you feel hot to touch on your chest or back
- a new, continuous cough – this means you’ve started coughing repeatedly
Read NHS advice about staying at home.
Patients displaying symptoms of Coronavirus, who have a dental emergency, should contact NHS 111 for advice.
