Coronavirus COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic has changed how we deliver our dental services.

COVID-19 current impact on dental services

Routine checkups are now available again.

There is a possibility that we may need to cancel appointments at short notice with any staff shortages due to COVID-19.

During busier periods there may a be a longer wait than usual for routine appointments.

Please do not attend the practice without having already booked an appointment.

Appointments should be booked by telephone where possible.

We are now trying our best to provide routine dentistry, while still trying to prioritise quick access for our existing patients that need emergency or urgent attention.

Our current priorities are to continue helping our existing patients with dental pain and infection and provide routine checkups and treatment.

Facemasks at the dentist

Thank you for helping to keep our dental team and other patients safe by wearing your facemask when visiting the practice.

We are still providing facemasks and hand sanitiser for patients to use when attending our practice.

When to call for an appointment

Please contact our reception team for further help and advice if you have any dental or oral problem, or if you wish to book a checkup:

For any dental or oral problems please call the practice on 0161 438 0446 during our open hours (9.00-13.00 and 14.00-18.00 Monday to Friday).

One of our dental nurses will triage you over the phone and provide advice or book an appointment for you to attend if appropriate.

Managing dental problems at home

You can read online guides for managing the following conditions at home:

Pain Relief

Most toothaches can be controlled with use of painkillers bought over the counter from a pharmacist. Paracetamol and ibuprofen taken together or separately are very effective for most dental and oral pain. If you are unsure if it is safe for you take ibuprofen or paracetamol (e.g. if you have an allergy, asthma sensitive to NSAIDs, stomach ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeding, heart failure, or you are pregnant) or you already know you are unable to use them, then ask your pharmacist for advice or visit the NHS 111 website.

  • Paracetamol is available to buy over the counter in supermarkets and pharmacies. Shop own brands are usually the best value. You can also buy paracetamol online from a pharmacist (or from Amazon: Panadol tablets, Calpol SixPlus, Calpol Infant).
  • Ibuprofen is available to buy over the counter in supermarkets and pharmacies. Shop own brands are usually the best value. You can also buy ibuprofen online from a pharmacist (or from Amazon: Nurofen tablets, Nurofen for Children).

Temporary fillings and cement

Temporary filling and cement kits are available to buy for use at home and may be of some help for some conditions like a lost filling or crown.

Dental checkups and routine treatment

Please do not attend the practice without having already booked an appointment.

Appointments should be booked by telephone where possible.

Routine checkups

Routine dental checkups are currently available.

If you would like a dental checkup, please feel free to call and book in.

We have started sending out checkup reminders, but changed our dental software over the COVID-19 lockdowns. To set up a checkup reminder you need to have attended for a checkup after 2020. If you have not had a checkup since 2020 then please call to book in.

See the top of the page for the very latest update.