Dentists provide care for your teeth and gums. They can provide pain relief, carry out extractions and fillings. Dentists also offer advice about maintaining oral healthcare.

NHS Dentists are open Monday to Friday in office hours. However, some may open on Saturday mornings or at different times. Please phone your local practice for details.

Dentists provide regular check ups on your teeth and gums. Part of their work involves teaching people to look after their teeth and gums in order to prevent problems. It also includes restoration of teeth damaged or lost by decay, trauma or other reasons, using a wide variety of techniques and materials.

Dental practices can take private and NHS patients, and most practices take a mixture of both. It is important to ring your Dentist to confirm the services that they provide and to make appointments.

“It is very important to attend a dentist regularly for periodic checkups on your teeth and gums.  The specific interval recommended will vary from one person to another depending upon their own particular level of risk.

 

“Part of our work involves helping people to look after their teeth and gums in order to prevent problems. Many practices have dental hygienists and some also have oral health educators helping with that important aspect of care.

 

“Of course if you don’t have a dentist NHS Devon is now accepting patients right across the county, why not call 0845 002 0034 or 01392 822 348.”

 

Bruce Pearson, a dentist in Tiverton

Frequently Asked Questions - NHS Dental Services

Click on the link above to view the FAQ document that will answer all of the questions below:

1. Finding a Dentist
2. Paying for your Treatment
3. Moving Practices
4. What to expect from your NHS Treatment
5. What to do if your child needs orthodontic treatment
6. Needing Urgent Treatment
7. Patient Feedback

Find a dentist

NHS Devon has a dental helpline which enables patients to obtain information about finding an NHS dentist; accessing urgent treatment and other enquiries relating to NHS Dental services.

The helpline is available on weekdays between 8am and 6pm.

During evenings and weekends, there is an answer phone message directing patients to out-of-hours dental cover.

To find your local dentist call 0845 002 0034 or 01392 822 348 or email devondentalhelpline@nhs.net

Alternatively, write to Devon Dental, P.O. Box 524, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8PF.

Patients who require urgent care outside of normal working hours should contact 01392 823 682.

Click the link to navigate through to our  Search for a local NHS service near you page. 
 

Anyone wishing to register with an NHS dentist in Devon should contact the dental helpline on 0845 002 0034 or 01392 822 348.