Emergency dentalcare isavailable

A Lanarkshire dentist has reassured patients that they will still receive treatment if they require urgent dental care.

Anne Moore has reminded residents that, although services are being delivered in a different way, the NHS is still open.

While routine dental care has been postponed due to Covid-19, patients requiring urgent treatment will be seen at one of Lanarkshire’s dental centres.

Ms Moore, director of dentistry, said: “The way in which we access dental treatment has changed.

“Dentists have been asked to stop all routine ‘face-to-face’ care. However, all are still able to give advice and issue antibiotics and painkillers, whatever is appropriate, and if necessary refer on for treatment in a dental care centre.

“If you have a dental problem, you should call your dentist as normal. Your dentist will then give you advice and arrangements will be made if you need to be seen.

“If you do not have a dentist, you can find your nearest dental surgery by using the services directory at nhsinform.scot.

“If you have a dental problem out of hours, you can contact NHS 24 by calling 111.

“If you or your family have symptoms of Covid-19, you should advise the dentist when you call them and arrangements will be made if you need urgent care.”

Patients are encouraged to contact their own dental practice if they require help.

For details of all dental practices, visit: https://www.nhsinform. scot/