What to do when toothache strikes?

christy446
May 20
3 min read

A debilitating toothache, unexpected dental infection, or cracked tooth can bring life to a standstill. If you're searching for an emergency dentist near you, Hermitage Dental Practice is here to help — fast.

Whether you're a registered member, private patient, or a parent of an NHS child patient, here’s exactly what to do in a dental emergency, including weekends and bank holidays.

Same-Day Emergency Dental Appointments for Practice Plan Members

If you're a member of our dental plan, you're entitled to same-day emergency dental care at no extra cost. Simply call us at 8:30am on 01530 510533 and we’ll schedule your appointment to get you out of pain.

Travelling or more than 25 miles from the practice? You're still covered. You can:

Visit any emergency dentist near your location
Pay for the treatment and get an itemised receipt.
Submit a Request for Assistance via Global Dental Scheme, including receipts and documentation. This must be submitted within 30 days (UK) or 90 days (abroad). (Reimbursements follow treatment limits).

🏥 Weekend & Bank Holiday Emergency Dental Care

Hermitage Dental Practice is closed during weekends and bank holidays, but urgent care is still available if you are a plan patient.

Under the Global Dental Scheme, plan members can:

See an emergency dentist anywhere — simply search “weekend emergency dentist in Leicester or Loughborough” or at the closest location to you.
Pay the dentist and keep an itemised receipt.
Submit your claim with a Request for Assistance at globaldentalscheme.co.uk.
Patients pay the first £15 as excess.
The annual maximum benefit is £200 per patient.

This is the ideal solution for urgent dental care during holidays or out-of-hours emergencies.

🧾 Private Patients & New Patient Emergencies

If you're a private patient or a new patient in Leicestershire and experiencing a toothache emergency, we’re still here for you.

Call us at 8:30am during opening hours and we will endeavour to see you within 24 hours.

Emergency appointment fee: £114 (this is to get you out of pain)
Further treatment such as fillings, tooth extractions, or root canal treatment will incur an additional cost.
For pricing, visit our fee guide - Plans & Fees | Dentist | Hermitage Dental Practice | Whitwick

Whether you're searching for a “private emergency dentist in Leicestershire” or “toothache relief near me,” we’ve got you covered.

👶 NHS Emergency Dental Appointments for Children

If your child is registered with us as an NHS patient, please call at 8:30am, and we will aim to see them on the same day.

For NHS out-of-hours dental emergencies, please call 111 for assistance.

📞 Can’t Get Through? Leave Us a Message

If you're in pain and can’t reach us immediately, just leave a message on our answering machine by calling 01530 510533 or send us a WhatsApp on 07592493271 and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

🚨 Common Emergency Dental Problems We Treat

At Hermitage Dental Practice, we help with:

Severe toothaches
Dental abscesses or infections
Broken or chipped teeth
Lost fillings or crowns
Swelling or trauma

Don’t delay. Getting prompt treatment can prevent further complications and more costly treatment later.

📍 Serving Leicestershire, Leicester, Loughborough & Beyond

We’re proud to be a trusted emergency dentist in Leicestershire, offering fast and professional care when you need it most.

⭐ Need Help Now?

✅ Call us at 01530 510533 at 8:30am for same-day emergency appointments

✅ Visit globaldentalscheme.co.uk for out-of-hours assistance for our plan patients

✅ Private patient? New to the area? Call us and we’ll aim to see you within 24 hours