Health chief across Lincolnshire have reminded potential patients they cannot see the dentist for routine treatment.

The NHS Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Group has confirmed that dental practices are closed across the county for routine 'face to face' treatments in line with government guidance.

The CCG advised: "People seeking help with dental problems should not visit local dental practices but instead phone, between the hours of 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday, for information for advice on alternative arrangements in place. During evenings after 5pm, weekends and bank holidays patients should contact NHS111."

"All practices are offering telephone or video-link consultations and can prescribe pain killers and antibiotics if needed. They will also be able to onward refer those patients in need of urgent treatment to a service where they can be seen."

It added: "People seeking help should not visit A&E departments or GP surgeries for dental care."