{"id":2679,"date":"2020-12-14T09:00:11","date_gmt":"2020-12-14T09:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthforkids.co.uk\/plymouth\/?p=2679"},"modified":"2023-09-22T12:07:19","modified_gmt":"2023-09-22T11:07:19","slug":"what-happens-if-your-child-has-toothache-but-you-are-not-registered-with-an-nhs-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthforkids.co.uk\/plymouth\/what-happens-if-your-child-has-toothache-but-you-are-not-registered-with-an-nhs-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"What happens if your child has toothache, but you are not registered with an NHS dentist?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The service also offers:<\/p>\n<p> \tTreatment for those who are in pain and do not have a regular dentist<br \/>\n \tWheelchair friendly access<br \/>\n \tTreatment under sedation<br \/>\n \tPaediatric dental extractions under general anaesthetic<\/p>\n<p>NHS dental treatment is free for children and young people under the age of 18. We welcome referrals from dentists, GPs and other healthcare professionals.<\/p>\n<p>As a parent or carer, you may also refer your child to the service.<\/p>\n<p>From the age of 14, we may recommend a young person joins the NHS waiting list to ensure they are registered with a general dentist by the age of 16.<\/p>\n<p>To find out if your child qualifies to use our service, or to make an appointment, contact the team by phone: 01752 434664 or email: Livewell.plymouthcommunitydentistry@nhs.net<\/p>\n<p>All appointments must be booked in advance and we do not offer a walk-in service.<\/p>\n<p>From brushing their first tooth\u00a0to\u00a0their first trip to the dentist, here is some really helpful information about how\u00a0to take care of your child\u2019s teeth.<\/p>\n<p>If you need to contact the emergency, out of hour\u2019s service, you can call: 03330 063300 or 111.<\/p>\n<p>For general queries about how to find a dentist, you can call 03330 063300 or click here.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The service also offers: Treatment for those who are in pain and do not have a regular dentist Wheelchair friendly access Treatment under sedation Paediatric dental extractions under general anaesthetic NHS dental treatment is free for children and young people under the age of 18. 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