Smile Essential
Dental practice · Leicester
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Smile Essential is a dental practice in Leicester, run by Smile Essential Partnership. See its opening times, phone number, whether it offers NHS treatment and how to get there.
At a glance
- Type
- Dental practice
- Opening times
- Monday to Thursday 9:30am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm; Friday 9:30am to 2pm; Saturday and Sunday closed (see Opening times for bank holidays)
- Address
- 434A Narborough Road, Leicester, LE3 2FS
- Telephone
- 0116 289 1317
- Provider
- Smile Essential Partnership
- Information checked
- 16 October 2026
Urgent help
If you need urgent dental care and cannot contact a dentist, use NHS 111 online or call 111. Go to A&E for serious injury, heavy bleeding or swelling that affects your breathing or swallowing.
Opening times
Opening days and times
Show as a table
| Days | Opening times |
|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | 9:30am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm |
| Friday | 9:30am to 2pm |
| Saturday and Sunday | Closed |
Opening times may be different on bank holidays. Check with the practice before you travel.
Source: NHS website profile for this practice, opening times last confirmed by the practice on 24 June 2026.
Appointments and access
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Contact
Main telephone
Telephone: 0116 289 1317
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Location and travel
Address and map
Smile Essential
434A Narborough Road
Leicester
LE3 2FS
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Public transport and parking
- Bus stop nearby
- Cycle parking
- Off-site car parking nearby
Source: NHS website (nhs.uk) profile for this practice. Facilities last updated on the NHS website on 24 June 2026.
Getting here by public transport
There is no railway, metro or tram station within 2 km.
Nearest bus stop: Dumbleton Avenue, Narborough Road, about 1 minute's walk.
Public transport directions (opens Google Maps)
Walking times are estimates from the straight-line distance to the dentist. Stations and bus stops are from the National Public Transport Access Nodes (NaPTAN), Department for Transport, 26 October 2026. NaPTAN does not list which routes call at each stop: check the operator or a journey planner before you travel, especially if you need step-free access. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Facilities
Accessibility
- Accessible toilets
- Enhanced lighting
- Facilities for assistance dogs
- Step-free access at entrances and exits
- Step-free access throughout
- Wheelchair access at entrances and exits
- Wheelchair access throughout
- Disability awareness and equality training for staff
- Hearing loop or induction loop
Other facilities
- Toilets
Source: NHS website (nhs.uk) profile for this practice. Facilities last updated on the NHS website on 24 June 2026.
About this dental practice
| Also registered as | Gamanlal Limited |
|---|---|
| Provider | Smile Essential Partnership |
| Type | Dental practice |
| NHS or private | Provides NHS services under contract |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| NHS organisation code | V08436 |
| CQC location ID | 1-26699753640 |
Official website: Smile Essential website
Dental treatment
New NHS patients
The practice has not confirmed on the NHS website whether it is taking new NHS patients.
This changes often. Contact the practice to check before you go.
Source: NHS website (nhs.uk) page for this practice. Update date not stated. Checked on 26 October 2026.
Ask the practice about private treatment and fees.
Regulation and quality
Dental practices in England must register with the Care Quality Commission (CQC). CQC inspects dental practices but does not give them ratings, so there is no rating to show here. CQC last published a report on this practice on 23 January 2024.
Read the CQC record for Smile Essential
Frequently asked questions
When is Smile Essential open?
See the opening times table on this page. The hours do not include bank holidays.
What is the telephone number for Smile Essential?
Telephone: 0116 289 1317.
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