Dental Helpline - the free, independent and impartial service on all aspects of oral health

We can help you on subjects such as dental procedures and terms, oral hygiene, current UK legislation and regulations, NHS and private dental charges, complaints procedures, and referrals to other organisations.

We cannot recommend specific dentists, dispute the recommendations of a dentist, represent you in disputes or deal with complaints on your behalf. Information is provided for advice and guidance only and should not be interpreted as diagnosis, or a substitute for a consultation with a dentist.

We will usually respond to your question the same day, but may take up to five working days. If you need an answer urgently call the Dental Helpline on 0845 063 1188 (local rate call in the UK) between 9-5 Monday to Friday.

Independent quality control of this service is provided by the Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK), which analyses a random selection of our enquiry responses.