Cosmetic & Emergency Care in Colchester, Essex: 44 Practices Listed
Colchester is a district of Essex with 44 dental practices listed in this directory, across 8 areas including Colchester, Myland, Stanway. Of these, 36 list a wheelchair-accessible entrance on Google, 18 mention children's dentistry on their websites, 24 mention emergency treatment and 22 mention dental implants. 11 publish prices on their own websites, 28 link official social profiles and 24 are within 1.5 km of a railway station. Google Maps showed a median rating of 4.8 across 44 rated practices, from 8,618 reviews in total. 37 of 44 websites were read for services and facilities; a mention on a website does not prove a treatment is currently available. The first 10 are ordered by Google rating (practices with 10 or more reviews first) and the rest follow alphabetically. Details were checked 30 September 2026; confirm availability and NHS acceptance with the practice.
Before choosing a practice in Colchester, read the dental implant process, timeline and cost factors.
Opinion: Google star ratings are users' views
Which dental practices are in Colchester?
| Practice | Area | Google rating | Website | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hello Dental | Colchester | 5.0 (342 reviews) | hellodental.co.uk | 01206 589777 |
| Dentoworld | Colchester | 5.0 (227 reviews) | dentoworld.co.uk | 01206 865540 |
| The Art Of Dentistry | Colchester | 5.0 (208 reviews) | theartofdentistry.co.uk | 01206 574011 |
| Colchester Orthodontic Centre | Colchester | 5.0 (197 reviews) | colchesterorthodontics.co.uk | 01206 756210 |
| Dental Smiles Flagstaff | Colchester | 5.0 (168 reviews) | dentalsmilesflagstaff.co.uk | 01206 803870 |
| Clover Dental Colchester | Colchester | 5.0 (46 reviews) | cloverdentalcolchester.co.uk | 01206 646282 |
| London Road Dental Practice | Colchester | 5.0 (24 reviews) | londonroaddental.net | 01206 564110 |
| Acorn Dental | Colchester | 5.0 (20 reviews) | acorndenture.co.uk | 01206 793130 |
| Love Implants | Colchester | 5.0 (20 reviews) | loveimplants.uk | 01206 922477 |
| Eight Ash Green Dental Surgery | Eight Ash Green | 5.0 (12 reviews) | eagds.co.uk | 01206 544420 |
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Where in Colchester are the practices?
| Area | Practices |
|---|---|
| Colchester | 31 |
| Myland | 3 |
| Stanway | 3 |
| Eight Ash Green | 2 |
| Wivenhoe | 2 |
| Dedham | 1 |
| Great Horkesley | 1 |
| West Mersea | 1 |
Which treatments do Colchester practice websites mention?
These pages list only practices whose own website text mentions the treatment. A mention is not proof of availability.
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Need urgent dental care in Colchester?
Call NHS 111. They can direct you to an urgent dental service. Practice websites listed here do not guarantee same-day appointments. See our guide to what to do in a dental emergency.
How was this list built?
Colchester practices were matched using their own map coordinates. 37 of 44 websites were successfully read for services (84%), so treatment counts are minimums. See the methodology.
How much can you rely on the star ratings in Colchester?
44 of the 44 Colchester practices show a Google rating. 11 have a perfect 5.0, and 2 of those have fewer than 20 reviews. The median practice has 170 reviews. 20 have a rating of 4.8 or more from at least 100 reviews. Across all of Essex, 10% of rated practices are a 5.0 with under 20 reviews. A perfect score from a handful of reviews is weaker evidence than a slightly lower score from hundreds, and neither says anything about clinical quality.
What do Colchester practice websites say about NHS care?
19 of 44 Colchester practices (43%) mention NHS care on their own websites, against 40% across Essex. A mention is not an availability claim: NHS places depend on each practice's contract and change without notice, so phone before you travel.
Which treatments do Colchester practices list?
| Treatment | Practices listing it | Share of Colchester practices |
|---|---|---|
| Hygienist | 28 | 64% |
| Cosmetic dentistry | 26 | 59% |
| Crowns | 26 | 59% |
| Bridges | 25 | 57% |
| Dentures | 25 | 57% |
| Emergency appointments | 24 | 55% |
| Whitening | 24 | 55% |
| Facial aesthetics | 23 | 52% |
Only 37 of 44 websites could be read, so these counts are minimums.
How easy is it to get to Colchester practices?
- 36 of 44 list a wheelchair-accessible entrance (82%), against 68% across Essex. Accessibility is taken from each Google listing; ask the practice about your own needs.
- The nearest railway station is a median 4 minutes by car and 15 minutes on foot (for the 26 practices within a 30 minute walk). Stations most often nearest: Colchester Town (18), Colchester (11), Hythe (Colchester) (7).
- Well-known places closest to the most practices: Culver Square, Colchester (11), Colchester General Hospital (10), Colchester Zoo (8).
When might this page not help you?
Opening hours were collected for only 23 of the 44 Colchester practices, and 9 of those list Saturday hours, so this page cannot tell you who is open at weekends or in the evening. It does not show who is taking new NHS patients, current fees, or whether a clinician is on the GDC register.
What should you ask on the first call?
- Are you taking new patients, and on what terms (NHS or private)?
- What is the full price for the treatment I need, in writing?
- Who will treat me, and what is their GDC number?
- What are your earliest and latest appointments?
- What happens if I have a problem afterwards?
How many people live in the Colchester district?
192,715 people were usual residents of Colchester at the 2021 Census, about 587 per square kilometre. This is the whole district. Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021 (TS001 usual residents; TS006 population density), retrieved 2026-10-29.
Frequently asked questions
How many dentists are there in Colchester?
44 dental practices are listed in Colchester, 42 of them with a website, checked 30 September 2026. They were placed in Colchester using each practice's own map coordinates, not the search that found them.
Which treatments do Colchester practice websites mention?
cosmetic dentistry or whitening (28 of 44), emergency appointments (24 of 44), dental implants (22 of 44), orthodontics or braces (21 of 44) and NHS treatment (19 of 44). A practice is counted only when text on its own website mentions the treatment. A mention does not prove the treatment is offered or that the practice is accepting new patients, so confirm with the practice.
What is the typical Google rating of Colchester dentists?
The median Google rating across 44 rated Colchester practices is 4.8 out of 5 (September 2026 snapshot). Ratings are users' opinions and change; read the reviews on Google Maps before deciding.
How do I find an NHS dentist in Colchester?
19 Colchester practice websites mention NHS treatment. A mention is not proof the practice is taking new NHS patients; check NHS.uk find a dentist, call the practice, or contact NHS 111 or Essex ICB.
Where can I get an emergency dentist in Colchester?
For urgent dental problems call NHS 111, which can direct you to an urgent dental service. Call 999 for severe facial swelling that affects breathing or swallowing, or bleeding you cannot stop. 24 Colchester practice websites mention emergency appointments, but may not have capacity today.
How are the Colchester practices ordered?
Lists with more than ten practices show the first ten ordered by Google rating (practices with 10 or more reviews first), then the rest alphabetically. Ratings are Google users' opinions, not our assessment, and no practice pays to change its position.
How do I check a Colchester dentist is registered?
Check a dentist is registered on the General Dental Council (GDC) register at olr.gdc-uk.org, and look up inspection reports for the practice on the Care Quality Commission (CQC) website.
Which well-known places are closest to Colchester dental practices?
Culver Square, Colchester (nearest to 11 practices), Colchester General Hospital (nearest to 10 practices) and Colchester Zoo (nearest to 8 practices). Places are matched by distance only, from OpenStreetMap, and are shown only when within a 25 minute walk or 12 minute drive. A nearby landmark says nothing about the quality of a practice.
How many people live in Colchester?
192,715 usual residents at Census 2021, about 587 people per square kilometre. Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021 (TS001 usual residents; TS006 population density). That is the whole Colchester district; this directory lists 44 practices there.