If you have any dental or mouth pain or something in your mouth you are unsure about, call the dentist you’re registered with. The team will advise you about the options available and guide you to make sure you get the right treatment.
If you are not registered with a dentist and need advice or an emergency appointment, please call the dental helpline on 01292 616990. The helpline is available from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday.
To find out more about what services your dentist can provide, visit the Dental health page on NHS Inform
For a list of NHS dentists in your area, please see the table below or call 01292 616990. You can also call this number for urgent care or advice.
For out-of-hours dental emergencies, please call NHS 24 on 111.
Dental reform
The dental reform has been introduced by the Scottish Government in a continued effort to support the oral health needs of every patient in Scotland. Patients are still entitled to a comprehensive range of treatments through the NHS.
Dental Practices accepting new NHS patients
Click here to view a list of practices that are currently accepting new patients.
NHS Ayrshire & Arran dental app
The new Dental App is a one stop shop for Dental Information in Ayrshire and Arran and will be continually be updated with the latest advice and news.
This FREE app provides information about:
- Oral health
- Childsmile
- Helpful hints and tips for children & adults
- COVID-19 and dental treatment
- Emergency treatment
- Orthodontics
- National Dental Inspection Programme (NDIP)
- Dental news and updates
Get the app
Download “NHS Ayrshire & Arran App” by searching for it in your Apple or Android mobile telephone App store.
Then search for “Dental”.