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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Rebecca Whittaker

People are pulling their own teeth out due to lack of urgent NHS dental care

People in urgent need of dental care are resorting to pulling their own teeth out, the patient watchdog has found.

Those who experience a broken tooth, abscess or severe tooth pain should be able to get an urgent dental appointment within 24 hours or seven days, depending on the symptoms.

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