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Where to Get Cosmetic in Epping Forest, Essex: 33 Local Dentists

Epping Forest is a district of Essex with 33 dental practices listed in this directory, across 7 areas including Loughton, Buckhurst Hill, Epping. Of these, 14 list a wheelchair-accessible entrance on Google, 11 mention children's dentistry on their websites, 13 mention emergency treatment and 15 mention dental implants. 8 publish prices on their own websites, 24 link official social profiles and 25 are within 1.5 km of a railway station. Google Maps showed a median rating of 4.8 across 33 rated practices, from 4,707 reviews in total. 18 of 33 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 Epping Forest, read NHS dentist in Essex.

Opinion: Google star ratings are users' views

Which dental practices are in Epping Forest?

The first 10 are ordered by Google rating (practices with 10+ reviews first). Ratings are Google users' opinions, not our assessment. The remaining 23 follow alphabetically.

Show the other 23 practices
Practice Area Google rating (September 2026) Website Phone
Alexanders Dental Practice Waltham Abbey 4.4 (71 reviews) alexandersdental.co.uk 01992 712700
Alfa Perio Dental Clinic Buckhurst Hill 4.7 (148 reviews) al-faperio.co.uk 020 8506 0701
Bright Dental Care Epping 4.7 (26 reviews) brightdentalcare.co.uk 01992 572461
Broadway Dental Clinic Loughton 4.1 (57 reviews) broadwaydentalclinic.org.uk 020 8508 4433
Chigwell Smile Chigwell 4.9 (152 reviews) chigwellsmile.co.uk 020 8501 3905
Dental Beauty Orthodontics Epping Epping 4.8 (151 reviews) thespecialistorthodonticpractice.co.uk 01992 560456
Diamond Dental Loughton 4.9 (38 reviews) diamonddental.uk 020 7636 3727
Epping Dental | Emergency Private & NHS Dentist Near Me | Invisalign | Dental Implants Epping 4.4 (121 reviews) eppingdental.co.uk 01992 573484
Forest Dental Loughton Loughton 4.7 (82 reviews) forestdental.co.uk 020 8502 2625
Hawthorn Dental Practice Epping 4.8 (65 reviews) hawthorndentalpractice.co.uk 01992 578962
Isaacs Paul Buckhurst Hill 5.0 (1 reviews) 020 8505 8008
Kings Green Dental- Dentist Loughton Loughton 4.8 (124 reviews) kingsgreendental.co.uk 020 8508 6687
Loughton Dental Spa Loughton 4.5 (21 reviews) loughtondentalspa.co.uk 020 8508 4205
Market Square Dental Surgery Waltham Abbey 4.3 (43 reviews) nhs.uk/services/dentist/market-square-dental-surgery/V006332 01992 715111
Restore Dental Care Epping 5.0 (8 reviews) restoredentalcare.co.uk 01992 256020
Smile Design By Ash Chigwell 4.9 (165 reviews) smiledesignbyash.co.uk 020 8500 0544
Station Road Dental Practice Loughton 4.4 (159 reviews) stationrddental.co.uk 020 8508 2793
The Loughton Dental Practice Loughton 4.6 (113 reviews) theloughtondentalpractice.co.uk 020 8508 6098
The Ongar Dental Practice Ongar 4.3 (11 reviews) 01277 362663
Theydon Dental Surgery Theydon Bois 4.7 (15 reviews) theydondentalsurgery.co.uk 01992 813951
Tooth Club - Loughton High Road Loughton 4.4 (218 reviews) toothclub.co.uk/loughton-dentist 0333 241 9130
Whelby Dental Ongar 4.8 (60 reviews) whelbydental.co.uk 01279 442602
Whelby Dental Ongar 5.0 (2 reviews) whelbydental.co.uk 01279 442602

Where in Epping Forest are the practices?

AreaPractices
Loughton11
Buckhurst Hill6
Epping6
Chigwell3
Ongar3
Waltham Abbey3
Theydon Bois1

Which treatments do Epping Forest practice websites mention?

These pages list only practices whose own website text mentions the treatment. A mention is not proof of availability.

Dentists by town in Epping Forest

Loughton

11 practices

Buckhurst Hill

6 practices

Epping

6 practices

Chigwell

3 practices

Waltham Abbey

3 practices

Need urgent dental care in Epping Forest?

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?

Epping Forest practices were matched using their own map coordinates. 18 of 33 websites were successfully read for services (55%), so treatment counts are minimums. See the methodology.

How much can you rely on the star ratings in Epping Forest?

33 of the 33 Epping Forest practices show a Google rating. 10 have a perfect 5.0, and 3 of those have fewer than 20 reviews. The median practice has 108 reviews. 12 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 Epping Forest practice websites say about NHS care?

9 of 33 Epping Forest practices (27%) 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 Epping Forest practices list?

TreatmentPractices listing itShare of Epping Forest practices
Crowns1648%
Check-ups1545%
Cosmetic dentistry1545%
Facial aesthetics1545%
Hygienist1545%
Implants1545%
Bridges1442%
Composite bonding1442%

Only 18 of 33 websites could be read, so these counts are minimums.

How easy is it to get to Epping Forest practices?

  • 14 of 33 list a wheelchair-accessible entrance (42%), 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 2 minutes by car and 12 minutes on foot (for the 27 practices within a 30 minute walk). Stations most often nearest: Epping (9), Loughton (8), Buckhurst Hill (6).
  • Well-known places closest to the most practices: Loughton High Road (20), Epping town centre (7), Chipping Ongar High Street (3).

Times are route estimates without traffic, parking or waiting time. Station and route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

When might this page not help you?

Opening hours were collected for only 23 of the 33 Epping Forest practices, and 6 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?

  1. Are you taking new patients, and on what terms (NHS or private)?
  2. What is the full price for the treatment I need, in writing?
  3. Who will treat me, and what is their GDC number?
  4. What are your earliest and latest appointments?
  5. What happens if I have a problem afterwards?

How many people live in the Epping Forest district?

134,980 people were usual residents of Epping Forest at the 2021 Census, about 398 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.

Which NHS community or hospital dental services are near Epping Forest?

These services usually take referrals from a dentist or NHS 111 rather than walk-in patients.

Frequently asked questions

How many dentists are there in Epping Forest?

33 dental practices are listed in Epping Forest, 31 of them with a website, checked 30 September 2026. They were placed in Epping Forest using each practice's own map coordinates, not the search that found them.

Which areas of Epping Forest have the most dentists?

Loughton (11), Buckhurst Hill (6), Epping (6) and Chigwell (3). Each area has its own page listing its practices.

Which treatments do Epping Forest practice websites mention?

cosmetic dentistry or whitening (17 of 33), dental implants (15 of 33), orthodontics or braces (15 of 33), emergency appointments (13 of 33) and NHS treatment (9 of 33). 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 Epping Forest dentists?

The median Google rating across 33 rated Epping Forest 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 Epping Forest?

9 Epping Forest 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 Epping Forest?

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. 13 Epping Forest practice websites mention emergency appointments, but may not have capacity today.

How are the Epping Forest 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 Epping Forest 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 areas of Epping Forest does this directory cover?

Practices in Epping Forest are grouped into 5 areas: Loughton (11), Buckhurst Hill (6), Epping (6), Chigwell (3) and Waltham Abbey (3). Each practice is placed using its own map coordinates, so a practice in a village is counted under the area its coordinates fall in.

Which well-known places are closest to Epping Forest dental practices?

Loughton High Road (nearest to 20 practices), Epping town centre (nearest to 7 practices) and Chipping Ongar High Street (nearest to 3 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.

Are there NHS community or hospital dental services near Epping Forest?

Community Dental Services - CDS CIC Essex, St Margarets Hospital (community dental service, Epping). These are not walk-in services: access is usually by referral from a dentist or by NHS 111, and the criteria are set by the provider. Confirmed against the provider's NHS.uk or own page.

How many people live in Epping Forest?

134,980 usual residents at Census 2021, about 398 people per square kilometre. Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021 (TS001 usual residents; TS006 population density). That is the whole Epping Forest district; this directory lists 33 practices there.