Find a Dentist for Implants, Orthodontics & Cosmetic in Tendring, Essex
Tendring is a district of Essex with 19 dental practices listed in this directory, across 5 areas including Tendring, Harwich, Brightlingsea. Of these, 18 list a wheelchair-accessible entrance on Google, 10 mention children's dentistry on their websites, 11 mention emergency treatment and 11 mention dental implants. 4 publish prices on their own websites, 10 link official social profiles and 12 are within 1.5 km of a railway station. Google Maps showed a median rating of 4.8 across 19 rated practices, from 4,769 reviews in total. 14 of 19 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 Tendring, read NHS dentist in Essex.
Opinion: Google star ratings are users' views
Which dental practices are in Tendring?
Show the other 9 practices
| Practice | Area | Google rating | Website | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admired Clinic | Clacton Dental Implants & Facial Aesthetics Centre | Tendring | 4.8 (121 reviews) | admiredclinic.uk | 01255 476700 |
| Clearsprings Dental Practice | Harwich | 4.2 (107 reviews) | carholmedentalgroup.co.uk/clearsprings-dental-practice | 01255 242442 |
| CSC Dental Therapy | Harwich | 5.0 (4 reviews) | facebook.com/profile.php | |
| Elm Tree Dental Surgery | Frinton and Walton | 4.7 (27 reviews) | 01255 672309 | |
| Ford Dental Surgery | Tendring | 4.3 (87 reviews) | forddentalsurgery.co.uk | 01255 474942 |
| mydentist, Fronks Road, Harwich | Harwich | 4.7 (154 reviews) | mydentist.co.uk/dentists/practices/fronks-road-harwich | 01255 503570 |
| The Manor Parade Dental & Cosmetic Clinic | Brightlingsea | 4.4 (28 reviews) | 01206 305080 | |
| The Old Library Dental and Implant Centre | Frinton and Walton | 4.8 (77 reviews) | oldlibrarydental.co.uk | 01255 674505 |
| Together Dental Clacton | Tendring | 4.7 (767 reviews) | together.dental/clacton | 01255 221001 |
Where in Tendring are the practices?
| Area | Practices |
|---|---|
| Tendring | 8 |
| Harwich | 4 |
| Brightlingsea | 3 |
| Frinton and Walton | 3 |
| Manningtree | 1 |
Which treatments do Tendring practice websites mention?
These pages list only practices whose own website text mentions the treatment. A mention is not proof of availability.
7 practices
Dentists by town in Tendring
Need urgent dental care in Tendring?
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?
Tendring practices were matched using their own map coordinates. 14 of 19 websites were successfully read for services (74%), so treatment counts are minimums. See the methodology.
How much can you rely on the star ratings in Tendring?
19 of the 19 Tendring practices show a Google rating. 4 have a perfect 5.0, and 1 of those have fewer than 20 reviews. The median practice has 121 reviews. 8 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 Tendring practice websites say about NHS care?
7 of 19 Tendring practices (37%) 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 Tendring practices list?
| Treatment | Practices listing it | Share of Tendring practices |
|---|---|---|
| Hygienist | 12 | 63% |
| Bridges | 11 | 58% |
| Check-ups | 11 | 58% |
| Cosmetic dentistry | 11 | 58% |
| Crowns | 11 | 58% |
| Dentures | 11 | 58% |
| Emergency appointments | 11 | 58% |
| Implants | 11 | 58% |
Only 14 of 19 websites could be read, so these counts are minimums.
How easy is it to get to Tendring practices?
- 18 of 19 list a wheelchair-accessible entrance (95%), 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 11 minutes on foot (for the 12 practices within a 30 minute walk). Stations most often nearest: Clacton-on-Sea (8), Dovercourt (4), Alresford (3).
- Well-known places closest to the most practices: Clacton Pier (8), Harwich Quay (4), Brightlingsea Hard (3).
When might this page not help you?
Opening hours were collected for only 8 of the 19 Tendring practices, and 1 of those lists 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 Tendring district?
148,291 people were usual residents of Tendring at the 2021 Census, about 441 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 Tendring?
19 dental practices are listed in Tendring, 16 of them with a website, checked 30 September 2026. They were placed in Tendring using each practice's own map coordinates, not the search that found them.
Which areas of Tendring have the most dentists?
Harwich (4), Brightlingsea (3) and Frinton and Walton (3). Each area has its own page listing its practices.
Which treatments do Tendring practice websites mention?
dental implants (11 of 19), orthodontics or braces (11 of 19), cosmetic dentistry or whitening (11 of 19), emergency appointments (11 of 19) and NHS treatment (7 of 19). 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 Tendring dentists?
The median Google rating across 19 rated Tendring 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 Tendring?
7 Tendring 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 Tendring?
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. 11 Tendring practice websites mention emergency appointments, but may not have capacity today.
How are the Tendring 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 Tendring 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 Tendring does this directory cover?
Practices in Tendring are grouped into 3 areas: Harwich (4), Brightlingsea (3) and Frinton and Walton (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 Tendring dental practices?
Clacton Pier (nearest to 8 practices), Harwich Quay (nearest to 4 practices) and Brightlingsea Hard (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.
How many people live in Tendring?
148,291 usual residents at Census 2021, about 441 people per square kilometre. Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021 (TS001 usual residents; TS006 population density). That is the whole Tendring district; this directory lists 19 practices there.