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

220 Reviews

5.0

30th September 2026

The dentist always takes time to make me feel relaxed during my appointment. She is very helpful and answers any questions that I may have.

29th September 2026

Dental Clinics are not my favourite place to be, but here they understand, I've been going for a while. Reassuring me I'll be ok, and they delight In telling me when treatment is finished !

29th September 2026

Very professional, personable and respectful

25th September 2026

Excellent professional service in a relaxing friendly environment.

24th September 2026

Speedy diagnosis, good advice, relatively pain-free extraction, no after-effects in the next 36 hours

20th September 2026

Welcoming, professional, confident that everything always goes well. Thank you Nicola!

20th September 2026

The Dentist was highly skilled. I was able to save my tooth my own Dentist said it was beyond her capabilities and she would just take it out. I told her I didn’t want to lose the tooth and she referred me to you.

19th September 2026

I am a very nervous patient. I feel that my dentist understands this and is sympathetic.

17th September 2026

Excellent service and very friendly

16th September 2026

Jon Henley is always brilliant in every respect - faultless.

14th September 2026

My condition was explained to me fully. I expressed my apprehension and my fears of having a root canal were dispelled with a full explanation of the process about to be taken which would save the tooth.I was very impressed with the skill and the technology used by the dentist and the advice on after care. Consequently I have a follow up appointment to have final treatment and checks before a crown is fitted. Obviously I would have preferred I did not need this treatment, However, the explanation and skill demonstrated instilled a confidence with me .

11th September 2026

Met my expectations

9th September 2026

Great dentist.

6th September 2026

I saw Victoria twice. She was so lovely. I was nervous and embarrassed having not seen a dentist for a number of years. She didn’t judge me at all and was kind and patient

5th September 2026

From the reception to dental nurse and hygienist I felt at ease. Three really nice people. Caring nature, I felt listened to.

5th September 2026

Appointment on time. A very gentle experience

31st August 2026

Very professional, courteous, and helpful I have attended the Dental Practice for many years and always been very satisfied with my treatment

28th August 2026

All the staff are very professional and listen to your needs.

27th August 2026

The staff are welcoming & friendly and very professional explaining what and why they are using certain procedures. They also answer questions fully and provide advice to to ensure patients understand how they can improve their care of both teeth and gum health to prevent complications in the future!

27th August 2026

I have used this practice for over 60 years and have never had an issue All the staff seem very happy from reception to dentist. All treatments are fully explained and examinations feel comprehensive with soft tissue checks etc.Extreamly satisfied

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