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

143 Reviews

5.0

4th June 2026

Very professional staff, my dentist Jon Henley is extremely thorough and patient, he explains everything to me and I’m very confident in his care.

4th June 2026

I’ve been a patient for years & like their efficient & friendly service.

4th June 2026

Dentist very thorough.

3rd June 2026

Thevdentist was professional and very helpful she suspected there was a problem with the roof of my mouth and advised me to see a doctor just to be sure it was nothing to worry about

DA

daniel appleby

Nice clean practice and always made to feel comfortable by nicola and the girls on the front desk !

26th May 2026

Friendly and professional

26th May 2026

I have been with this practice since I was 5 years old, now much older! I have only had 3 dentists in that time and wouldn't change any of them or their staff.

26th May 2026

Very friendly and helpful at Reception. Booked my next two appointments with ease and confirmed by text later. I was seen earlier than the planned appointment time so no waiting time at all. Treatment was very thorough and actions explained as we went through the treatment.

NH

nick hart

Brilliant treatment again by Mr Henley can’t fault it at all.Always talks through exactly what the options are and then proceeds to do a bloody good job.

22nd May 2026

I was recommended Cleveland Dental Practice as i had to have an unexpected root canal treatment.I initially spoke to the staff over the phone and they were so helpful and understanding about my concerns with my tooth and gave me excellent advice.I got an appointment very quickly to see the dentist as i wanted to get my tooth seen to and this was done efficiently by them.

19th May 2026

Here you go – adjusted for that:Right from the second I walked through the door, I felt so welcome – it was like popping in to see people I’d known for ages. The whole team was just so friendly and warm, no stuffy or formal feeling at all.My dentist made me feel completely safe in their hands – they explained everything clearly, listened to what I had to say, and never made me feel rushed. Even when they were working on my teeth, I just felt relaxed knowing I was being looked after properly.The place is spotless, and everyone goes out of their way to make you feel comfortable. I left with my teeth feeling great, and I’m already looking forward to my next check-up. I’d absolutely recommend this practice to anyone – they make going to the dentist feel like a proper pleasure.Tweak it more if you want – add a specific moment that made you smile, for example. It’ll make it super personal!

19th May 2026

I’ve been with this Prat ice for many years and their service has always been of a very high standard. The whole Team are caring and most helpful

16th May 2026

The dentist (Sagi) did an excellent job with the tricky root canal. I had a minor panic attack at the start and the dental nurse (Carrie Wheeler) did an amazing job calming me down so that I could continue and reassuring me during the procedure

15th May 2026

Reception were efficient ,friendly and helpful. Hitesh Makwana is a highly ,conscientious dentist who explains thoroughly and puts his patients at ease.

15th May 2026

All staff were friendly and helpful. Jon Henley has been very helpful in designing a plan for my dental improvement needs.

14th May 2026

Professional, effective, friendly service

14th May 2026

John is great Dentist always interested in giving you great advice

12th May 2026

The patient is mentally disabled and l feel Hitesh his dentist spends time with him to explain the treatment and make him feel at ease

12th May 2026

I find all the staff really helpful especially Michelle on reception.. also Nicola is a fantastic dentist I would recommend her to anyone!! In fact since my visit I’ve brought two more of my family!! Keep up the good work!

12th May 2026

Always happy with the service I receive

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