A DENTAL care service in Flintshire are currently open for emergencies due to the coronavirus outbreak.

The Connah's Quay Dental Practice, which is located on the High Street, took to social media on March 24 to inform the public that it will cease all non-emergency type of appointments due to the virus pandemic.

They posted: "Extraordinary times require extraordinary measures.

"We are still open to deal with severe emergencies.

"We are taking all the precautions advised by the Welsh chief dental officer and are running on skeleton staff each day and collaborating with other practices to maintain an emergency service for the people of Flintshire.

"If you have an emergency please phone 01244 831896, do not call into the practice as the doors are locked to keep contact to a minimum.

"Please bear with us as there are very stringent requirements for providing emergency dental treatment for both patient and staff protection.

"Stay safe, be kind."