In light of the COVID-19 outbreak and following national guidance, we have made the decision to reduce services significantly at Sharrow, Advent and Springfield dental practices. Routine check-ups, treatments and hygiene appointments will be postponed for the foreseeable future.
We have been providing support in the community for the past 40 years, and will continue to offer telephone advice and care for patients in emergencies. Appointments will be booked following screening over the phone so please do not come to the practice unannounced.
If your dental problem consists of Swelling that is affecting your breathing or vision, is causing you to vomit or loss of consciousness, then please contact 111 straight away
If your dental problem consists of facial swelling, constant bleeding due to trauma or from an extraction that hasn’t stopped after 20 minutes, a broken tooth that is causing pain or has fallen out completely, or toothache that is not being managed by painkillers, please call the surgery where we will add you to our TRIAGE service system.
If you have minor toothache, lost fillings, orthodontic problems or any other issue that is not causing great amounts of pain and you believe can wait, please refer to our COVID-19 Advice Page on the website for home tips and advise that can help assist you until you need/can seek treatment from a dentist.
This is a decision that has been taken to protect our patients, staff and partners and avoid the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
We apologise for the inconvenience and we thank you for your understanding.
Keep well.
Dr Anthony F Clough
COVID-19 Advice
