Toothache or dental pain can usually be managed with over-the-counter pain relief until your dentist can see you.
A crown or bridge coming loose can be distressing but is not usually a dental emergency. Sensitivity to hot or cold, or an occasional dull ache, often indicates a less serious problem. Constant throbbing pain may suggest an abscess.
Contact your dentist to arrange an appointment and describe your symptoms so they can prioritise your care. If you have severe pain, bleeding or swelling which is affecting your ability to breathe, seek help immediately by calling 999 or go to the Emergency Department.
Emergency Dental Care
If you have a dental emergency and you are not registered with a dentist you should contact the NHS Forth Valley Dental Helpline on 01324 614670 (weekday daytime) or NHS 24 on 111 (evenings, weekends and public holidays).
You will be charged the standard NHS rate for any dental treatment you receive, so please bring a means of payment with you. Find out more about dental treatment costs.
Register for a Local Dentist
Unregistered dental patients can obtain advice and assistance Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 6.00pm, by calling the Forth Valley Dental Helpline on 01324 614670.
Accepting Names for Immediate Appointments
| Practice | Location | Postcode | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Scotland Ltd | Stirling | FK7 7PB | 01786 498120 |
| Falkirk Courtyard Dental | Falkirk | FK1 1XR | 01324 622392 |
| Glenbervie Dental Clinic | Larbert | FK5 4XT | 01324 559809 |
| Lux Dental Care | Camelon | FK1 4PG | 01324 623089 |
| Macdonald and Morson Dental Care | Alloa | FK10 1JL | 01259 723225 |
| Platt & Common Dental Practice | Stirling | FK8 2QL | 01786 473579 |
| Stirling Dental Care | Stirling | FK8 2LQ | 01786 465 999 |
| Thistle Park Dental Practice | Stirling | FK7 9BQ | 01786 470011 |
| The Practice | Grangemouth | FK3 9BL | 01324 482292 |
| Tillicoultry Dental Care | Tillicoultry | FK13 6AA | 01259 750278 |
| Tooth+ | Stirling | FK7 7UU | 01786 231123 |
Accepting Names to a Waiting List
| Practice | Location | Postcode | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchfield Dental Care | Denny | FK6 5DW | 01324 873032 |
| Beechtree Dental | Dunblane | FK15 0LA | 01786 439270 |
| The Manor Dental | Tullibody | FK10 2RJ | 01259 219977 |
Alternatively, use our Service Finder to find the nearest dentists registering new patients by selecting ‘Registering Patients‘ from the Service dropdown.
Find Local Dentists
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Looking after your teeth and mouth
Access trusted advice and support to help you maintain good oral health. The links below take you to reliable sources for further information and guidance.
- Caring for your children’s teeth | Childsmile
- Caring for my teeth and gums | Oral Health Foundation
- Mouth cancer information | NHS inform
- Illness, infections and disorders of the mouth | NHS inform
- Coping with dental anxiety | NHS inform
- Support for people with additional support needs | toothPASTE Study
