How to access an NHS dentist
How to Access Urgent Care
The Greater Manchester Urgent Dental Care Service is available to all residents of Greater Manchester. This service is available 8am to 10pm every day and can be accessed by calling 0333 332 3800.
Please be aware that this service is very busy and may be subject to queues. The service cannot provide access for routine check-ups. See Greater Manchester Urgent Dental Service poster below for information.
You can search for an NHS dentist near you on this site.
Useful Patient Information
Brush your teeth twice a day
Brush your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste.
Read more in our teeth cleaning guide.
Floss between your teeth
Floss or use an interdental brush every day to remove food, debris and plaque lodged between your teeth.
Read more about why it's important to floss.
Cut down on sugar, and other lifestyle tips
Have a healthy lifestyle, including eating well, not smoking and limiting your alcohol and sugar intake. It's good for your whole body, including your teeth, gums and mouth.
Read more about why a healthy lifestyle is good for your teeth.
Brush baby teeth as soon as they come through
Start brushing a baby's teeth as soon as they come through.
Here are tips on how to look after baby teeth, including the importance of avoiding sweetened foods and drinks.
Get children into a teeth-cleaning routine
Help your child have healthy teeth for life by having a good dental health routine.
Read more about how to look after your children's teeth.
Straighten crooked teeth with braces
More and more teenagers (and some adults) are having braces and orthodontics to straighten their teeth.
Find out more about getting braces.
Find out about dental treatments
For information on who can get free dentistry, how to find an NHS dentist and what to expect from your dentist, see NHS dental services.
