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Late nights are offered on
alternate Thursdays through to 7.30pm. The
practice is closed for lunch between 1.00pm and 2.00pm. The
practice is closed on Saturdays. To
make an appointment, please ring 0191
265 9258 during surgery times. Outside surgery hours, or if
more convenient, use our e mail and our receptionist will call you back to confirm
a suitable date and
time. Emergencies If
you are in pain during surgery hours, please contact the surgery and every effort
will be made to see you as soon as possible. If
you require emergency treatment outside surgery hours please telephone the surgery.
A recorded message will advise you how to obtain treatment. Usually emergency
treatment is provided by Dr Grime; on occasions we use the services of the Healthcall
Emergency Dental Service. If
you have any queries regarding any of the services we provide please do not hesitate
to ask. Private
treatment A
full range of private treatments are available. Some items of treatment e.g. white
fillings in back teeth, are not available on the NHS. In other cases e.g. dentures,
crowns and bridges, private treatment can offer superior techniques and materials. Private
dental schemes e.g. Denplan and CIGNA, offer private treatment for a fixed monthly
payment. This enables a greater emphasis to be placed on the prevention of dental
disease and spreads the cost of treatment. NHS
treatment and charges NHS
patients pay most of the costs towards their treatment up to a maximum charge.
These charges are fixed by the Government. Normally charges are due when treatment
starts so please be prepared to pay when asked to do so. Payments may be divided
between visits if more convenient. If
you are in one of the following categories you may be exempt from dental charges:-
- Under 18 years
or under 19 years and in full time education.
- An
expectant mother or the mother of a child under one year of age.
- You
are in receipt of Income Support, Family Credit, JSA or DWA.
- If
you have a DSS certificate for help with NHS charges.
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