Emergency dental care

Need urgent dental care?

Serving Darlington, Hurworth, Middleton-st-Geroge, Yarm, Newton Aycliffe and Bishop Auckland

Call us now on 01325 464 169 to arrange an emergency appointment and speak directly with our team.

Whether you are registered with us, new to the practice, or just visiting the area, all patients are welcome.

We prioritise patients in pain and will always aim to offer the earliest available appointment.

We can help with:

  • Toothache    
  • Broken teeth  
  • Lost fillings or crowns  
  • Swelling or infection  
  • Dental trauma  


What should you do if you have tooth pain?

If you're experiencing dental pain: 

  •  Call us as soon as possible so we can advise you 
  •  Avoid chewing on the affected area 
  •  Take over-the-counter pain relief if appropriate 
  •  Seek urgent care if swelling or severe pain develops 

 We will always aim to see you as quickly as possible and guide you on the next steps.


dental pain? We're here to help.

FAQS

No, we welcome both registered and non-registered patients for emergency appointments.

The cost of an emergency dental appointment can be found on our fees page. The cost of your dental treatment can vary depending on the problem and any treatment required.

 We will always explain any costs clearly before starting treatment.

We aim to provide immediate relief and may begin treatment during your emergency appointment. However, some treatments may require a follow-up visit depending on complexity.

No, a dental infection will not go away without treatment. While symptoms may temporarily improve, the infection will remain. Our dentists can give you full detailed advice during your appointment.

If you experience pain, trauma, swelling, or damage to a tooth, contact the practice as soon as possible. Our team will assess your situation and arrange an urgent appointment where needed.

During your appointment, the dentist will:

  • Examine the problem
  • Identify the cause
  • Relieve pain where possible
  • Explain your options

The priority is to get you comfortable and stabilise the issue.

Tooth pain can feel worse at night because lying down increases blood flow to the head, which can increase pressure in the affected tooth. There are also fewer distractions, making the pain feel more intense.

Why choose us for urgent dental care?

• Experienced and supportive clinicians  

• Calm, patient-focused approach  

• Clear and transparent pricing  

• Focus on getting you out of pain quickly  

Why choose us for emergency dental care?

In pain? Let’s get it sorted.

Call us now on 01325 464 169 to arrange your appointment and speak directly with our team.

We’ll assess the problem, explain your options clearly, and help you move forward with the right treatment. We prioritise patients in discomfort and will always aim to offer the earliest available appointment. If you have reached us outside of our opening hours, please complete the form below and we will contact you as soon as possible.

Reached us outside of our opening hours? Request an emergency appointment using the form below.

If you have reached us outside of our opening hours, please complete the form below and we will get in touch as soon as possible.

Patient Reviews

People are talking about us

The biggest complement we receive is when our patients refer their friends and family to Cleveland Terrace Dental Practice. In fact, we have built much of our practice on these valued, trusted recommendations over the years. Read our reviews to hear why our patients are recommending us…

Patient reviews

191 Reviews

5.0

19th August 2026

I have been using this practice for a few years now, the dental nurse gets to know you and then your personality. She knows I'm a total whim, after having a bad experience at our local practice. She's very understanding, and reassuring., and always explains exactly what's happening. Thank you to Cleveland Terrace Dental Practice.

18th August 2026

Nicola is such a lovely dentist , I feel she explains everything so well and is very patient and understanding .I always feel confident and safe whether i am having teeth out, or fillings etc and always feel that Nicola is an extremely competent clinician. Thank you for my excellent care.

14th August 2026

John and Katy were so kind and empathetic. They made me feel so comfortable and heard. I am a complex and anxious patient and I am so grateful that I had the both of them to guide me through the process

14th August 2026

Friendly staff, conscientious dentist who explained what he was doing, paused whenever I felt I needed it and offered me the option to have a further consultation if I felt I needed it.

14th August 2026

Sagi is an amazing dentist he listens to me and he acts on everything possible.I have a lot of problems with my teeth at the moment and I am new patient and he is helping me fix pain and treating me amazingly and I cannot say enough how wonderful he is.

13th August 2026

Friendly efficient reception staff. Hygienist very good .

13th August 2026

Staff are always friendly. Very goodwith my child. It's just easy to be a patient here.

12th August 2026

Lovely reception staff and greeted as soon as I entered the reception area. Lovely reception lady who spent time speaking to patients waiting to be seen. Dr Henley was exceptional, he explained everything well and was very thorough which is what I was hoping for. He has some great reviews and I can understand why. The staff I came into contact with during my visit are an asset to Cleveland Dental Practice.

12th August 2026

World's friendliest receptionists and incredibly patient and thoughtful dentist. Already recommended to my whole family.

11th August 2026

Mr Henley and his team provide an excellent service to people, very professional, friendly and understanding staff who aim to support you as much as possible

5th August 2026

Both Nicola and Hitesh were welcoming, friendly and took time to explain the procedures and gave me advice moving forward. I was impressed as always. The reception team were friendly and welcoming.

1st August 2026

Staff were friendly and welcoming. Also took the time to book my next appointment best suited my schedule. Would highly recommend to friends and family.

31st July 2026

Clinician put me at ease...great at explaining things

30th July 2026

Thanks Anna Goundry for looking after me

25th July 2026

The reception staff were very welcoming and friendly and the treatment I received was accommodating to my nervousness it never felt rushed.

24th July 2026

Staff here are all lovely. They are pleasant and helpful.As a previously extremely anxious patient, Jon has supported and cared for me so much over the years in order to build my confidence. He is a very knowledgeable and extremely thorough practitioner, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this practice veryhighly.

24th July 2026

I have been a patient here for many years and was an extremely nervous patient too. My dentist is amazing and I commute to attend my appointment from over 100 miles away. My dentist knows me inside out and is always respectful and considerate. I am not fearful or anxious these days and am grateful for the care I am given.

23rd July 2026

Polite and efficient reception staff.Victoria my Hygienist is polite and engaging..Victoria makes me feel at ease which makes for a pleasant experience.

23rd July 2026

All staff, clinicians and reception staff are always professional, attentive and thorough.The reception area and treatment room are clean and pleasant.

21st July 2026

I have been with this practice for 45 years.

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