Orthodontics: 41 Dental Practices Serving Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Southend-on-Sea is a district of Essex with 41 dental practices listed in this directory, across 2 areas including Southend-on-Sea, Leigh-on-Sea. Of these, 27 list a wheelchair-accessible entrance on Google, 24 mention children's dentistry on their websites, 24 mention emergency treatment and 24 mention dental implants. 10 publish prices on their own websites, 28 link official social profiles and 38 are within 1.5 km of a railway station. Google Maps showed a median rating of 4.8 across 41 rated practices, from 9,388 reviews in total. 35 of 41 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 Southend-on-Sea, read how dental implants work.
Opinion: Google star ratings are users' views
Which dental practices are in Southend-on-Sea?
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Where in Southend-on-Sea are the practices?
| Area | Practices |
|---|---|
| Southend-on-Sea | 34 |
| Leigh-on-Sea | 7 |
Which treatments do Southend-on-Sea 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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Dentists by town in Southend-on-Sea
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Need urgent dental care in Southend-on-Sea?
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?
Southend-on-Sea practices were matched using their own map coordinates. 35 of 41 websites were successfully read for services (85%), so treatment counts are minimums. See the methodology.
How much can you rely on the star ratings in Southend-on-Sea?
41 of the 41 Southend-on-Sea practices show a Google rating. 9 have a perfect 5.0, and 6 of those have fewer than 20 reviews. The median practice has 126 reviews. 15 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 Southend-on-Sea practice websites say about NHS care?
19 of 41 Southend-on-Sea practices (46%) 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 Southend-on-Sea practices list?
| Treatment | Practices listing it | Share of Southend-on-Sea practices |
|---|---|---|
| Hygienist | 26 | 63% |
| Whitening | 26 | 63% |
| Check-ups | 25 | 61% |
| Crowns | 25 | 61% |
| Dentures | 25 | 61% |
| Children's dentistry | 24 | 59% |
| Cosmetic dentistry | 24 | 59% |
| Emergency appointments | 24 | 59% |
Only 35 of 41 websites could be read, so these counts are minimums.
How easy is it to get to Southend-on-Sea practices?
- 27 of 41 list a wheelchair-accessible entrance (66%), 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 3 minutes by car and 13 minutes on foot (for the 37 practices within a 30 minute walk). Stations most often nearest: Chalkwell (11), Thorpe Bay (7), Leigh-on-Sea (6).
- Well-known places closest to the most practices: Southend University Hospital (12), Leigh-on-Sea Old Town (11), Adventure Island, Southend (9).
When might this page not help you?
Opening hours were collected for only 22 of the 41 Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea district?
180,686 people were usual residents of Southend-on-Sea at the 2021 Census, about 4,336 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 Southend-on-Sea?
41 dental practices are listed in Southend-on-Sea, 38 of them with a website, checked 30 September 2026. They were placed in Southend-on-Sea using each practice's own map coordinates, not the search that found them.
Which areas of Southend-on-Sea have the most dentists?
Leigh-on-Sea (7). Each area has its own page listing its practices.
Which treatments do Southend-on-Sea practice websites mention?
orthodontics or braces (27 of 41), cosmetic dentistry or whitening (27 of 41), dental implants (24 of 41), emergency appointments (24 of 41) and NHS treatment (19 of 41). 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 Southend-on-Sea dentists?
The median Google rating across 41 rated Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea?
19 Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea?
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 Southend-on-Sea practice websites mention emergency appointments, but may not have capacity today.
How are the Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea does this directory cover?
Practices in Southend-on-Sea are grouped into 1 areas: Leigh-on-Sea (7). 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 Southend-on-Sea dental practices?
Southend University Hospital (nearest to 12 practices), Leigh-on-Sea Old Town (nearest to 11 practices) and Adventure Island, Southend (nearest to 9 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 Southend-on-Sea?
180,686 usual residents at Census 2021, about 4,336 people per square kilometre. Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021 (TS001 usual residents; TS006 population density). That is the whole Southend-on-Sea district; this directory lists 41 practices there.