Easter Dental Emergencies – What To Do
- christy446
- 29 minutes ago
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Please note: Hermitage Dental Practice will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday.
The Easter period is a time for rest, celebration, and family — but unfortunately, dental emergencies don’t take a holiday.
A debilitating toothache, dental infection, or a damaged tooth can all require immediate dental attention, even over the bank holiday weekend.
At Hermitage Dental Practice, we want our patients to feel reassured and informed about what to do if a dental emergency arises during Easter.
What Counts as a Dental Emergency?
You should seek urgent dental advice if you experience:
• Severe or worsening toothache
•Facial swelling or signs of infection
• A broken, cracked, or knocked-out tooth
• Trauma to the mouth or jaw
• Uncontrolled bleeding
If you are unsure, it’s always better to call during our opening hours for advice.
Practice Plan Members
If you are a member of our practice plan, you are entitled to complimentary same-day emergency appointments during our opening hours.
📞 Call us at 8:30am on 01530 510533
Same-day emergency appointments are available subject to contacting us at opening time.
If You Are More Than 25 Miles Away
If you are away from the area over Easter:
• You may see any emergency dentist
• You will need to pay for the treatment upfront
• Ensure you obtain an itemised receipt
You must request assistance:
• Within 30 days of treatment in the UK
• Within 90 days if treated abroad
Reimbursement is subject to treatment limits.
Request for Assistance Forms are available from the Global Dental Scheme:👉 https://globaldentalscheme.co.uk/
Forms can be submitted by email or post, along with receipts and supporting evidence, within the stated time limits.
Weekends & Bank Holidays
During bank holidays, Hermitage Dental Practice is closed.
Under the Global Dental Scheme, you can:
• Attend an emergency dentist elsewhere
• Search online for “emergency dentist” (there are several in Leicester and Loughborough)
Important points to note:
• Patients pay the first £15.00 excess
• You must pay upfront for treatment
• Obtain an itemised receipt
• Submit your request for assistance within 30 days
• The maximum benefit per year is £200 per patient
Non-Members (Private or New Patients)
If you are a private or new patient and need urgent dental care:
📞 Call us at 8:30am when phone lines open during our opening hours
We will always do our best to see you within 24 hours.
Emergency appointment fee: £125
This covers your consultation and assessment to diagnose the cause of your pain.
If further treatment is required (such as a filling, extraction, or root canal), this will be:
• Fully explained in advance
• Subject to additional charges
You can view our full list of fees in our fee guide:
NHS Dental Emergencies (Children)
If your child is registered with us as an NHS patient:
📞 Call us at 8:30am
We will endeavour to see them within 24 hours.
For out-of-hours NHS emergencies, please call 111.
Leaving a Message
If you are unable to get through immediately:
📞 Call 01530 510533
Leave a message on our answerphone — there are also instructions on what to do if we are closed.
A member of our team will get back to you as soon as possible.
Our Easter Opening Hours
Thursday: Open as normal
Good Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday (Easter Sunday): Closed
Easter Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Normal opening hours resume
Final Advice
Dental problems can worsen quickly if left untreated. If you are in pain, don’t wait — seek advice promptly, even during the Easter break.
Our team at Hermitage Dental Practice is here to help guide you to the right care, when you need it most.
We wish all our patients a safe, comfortable, and happy Easter 🐣🌷🦷
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