 severe toothache or facial pain which is not controlled by following advice and self-help, including taking over-the-counter painkillers, as directed on the pack. Depending on how bad they are, some more serious, emergency dental conditions may need to be treated more quickly.  These may include:  trauma of the face, mouth or teeth following recent accident or injury  a permanent tooth being knocked out  bleeding after tooth extraction that you cannot control  serious swelling of the mouth or face which is getting worse. Most urgent treatments can usually be dealt with during one appointment, but there are clinical situations where it may take more than one visit to alleviate the urgent problem. Are you in pain and need to see an NHS Dentist urgently? [page two] WEEKDAYS (8.00 am -- 6.30 pm) For individuals who have a regular dentist, urgent treatment should be available from your own dentist within 36 hours of contacting the practice.   Most practices will be able to see you the same day. If you do not have a regular dentist and think you may need urgent treatment, contact the Patient Advice and Liaison Team on 0800 389 6819 and they will be able to put you in contact with a dentist who is on the rota that day.  These appointments are limited in number each day and individuals should ring as early as possible to ensure an appointment can be made.  A number of dentists provide this service across Suffolk and you