Emergency dentist Leiden.
Direct help in case of emergency dentistry: how it works
Do you suddenly experience severe toothache, a chipped tooth, or bleeding after treatment? Then you want to know quickly what to do and who to call. This page provides step-by-step instructions on how to reach us in Leiden during opening hours and what you can do outside of those hours. the practice We ensure that you receive the right care quickly and provide clear explanations, so that you do not unnecessarily continue to walk around with pain or uncertainty.
During our opening hours
Are you registered with us and experiencing acute pain or an emergency? Call us during business hours at 071-5142100.
Outside our opening hours
Outside our regular opening hours we work together with Emergency dental practice in Leiderdorp (Simon Smitweg 14, 2353 GA Leiderdorp). Do you have pain or an emergency that can't wait until the next business day? Call 0900-8602 (€0.90 per call).
About the Emergency Dental Practice
Outside of our opening hours, emergency care is provided by the Dental Emergency Practice. They can be reached by phone and will assist you at their location in Leiderdorp. Alternatively, alternative locations may be possible upon request.
A number of things you should also take into account:
- When calling: always have your BSN number (or that of the person for whom you want to make an appointment) at hand, as well as the name of your own dental practice.
- Emergency dental practice needs this to schedule an appointment.
- You must bring a valid ID.
- You must pay for your consultation and/or emergency treatment at the Emergency Dental Practice immediately by debit card or credit card.
- The costs of emergency treatment are equal to the costs of regular dental treatment. These costs are determined by the NZa (Dutch Healthcare Authority) and are revised annually.
- Statutory surcharges may apply for evening, night, weekend services and during recognised public holidays.
- You will always receive an invoice from the Emergency Dental Practice.
- If you have additional dental insurance, you can submit your bill to your health insurer afterwards. For information about reimbursements from your additional insurance, you should consult your own health insurer.
- Children under the age of 18 who urgently need a dentist can have their costs partially or fully reimbursed from their basic insurance.
After the emergency treatment: this is what happens next:
After the emergency treatment, the Dental Emergency Practice will send you the treatment report and any x-rays so we can resume your treatment in Leiden. If you're unsure whether it's an emergency, or if you think treatment can wait until the next business day, you can discuss this by phone with the emergency department. On Allesoverhetgebit (All About Teeth), you'll also find practical examples and tips for acute pain and other unpleasant dental or oral complaints.