Find a Dentist for General Dental Care in Brightlingsea, Tendring
Brightlingsea is an area in the Tendring district of Essex with 3 dental practices listed in this directory. Of these, 3 list a wheelchair-accessible entrance on Google, 2 mention children's dentistry on their websites, 1 mention emergency treatment and 2 mention dental implants. 3 of 3 have a Google rating, from 139 reviews in total. 2 of 3 websites were read for services and facilities; a mention on a website does not prove a treatment is currently available. Practices are listed alphabetically. Details were checked 30 September 2026; confirm availability and NHS acceptance with the practice.
For background before you choose, read checking a dentist.
Opinion: Google star ratings are users' views
Which dental practices are in Brightlingsea?
| Practice | Google rating | Website | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brightlingsea Dental & Aesthetics Clinic | 5.0 (69 reviews) | brightlingseadentalpractice.co.uk | 01206 305300 |
| Colne View Dental Surgery | 4.9 (42 reviews) | colnedental.co.uk | 01206 302307 |
| The Manor Parade Dental & Cosmetic Clinic | 4.4 (28 reviews) | 01206 305080 |
Which streets are the practices on?
36 High St, 53 Ladysmith Ave, Manor Parade.
How does Brightlingsea compare with Tendring?
| Area | Practices | Median Google rating |
|---|---|---|
| Brightlingsea | 3 | |
| Tendring (district) | 19 | 4.8 |
What do Brightlingsea practice websites say about NHS care?
0 of 3 Brightlingsea practices (0%) 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.
How easy is it to get to Brightlingsea practices?
- 3 of 3 list a wheelchair-accessible entrance (100%), 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 9 minutes by car. Stations most often nearest: Alresford (3).
- Well-known places closest to the most practices: Brightlingsea Hard (3).
When might this page not help you?
Opening hours were collected for only 1 of the 3 Brightlingsea practices, 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, not just Brightlingsea. 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 Brightlingsea?
3 dental practices are listed in Brightlingsea, in the Tendring district, checked 30 September 2026.
Which treatments do Brightlingsea practice websites mention?
dental implants (2 of 3), orthodontics or braces (2 of 3), cosmetic dentistry or whitening (1 of 3) and emergency appointments (1 of 3). 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.
Is there an NHS dentist in Brightlingsea?
0 Brightlingsea practice websites mention NHS treatment. Availability changes often and only the practice can confirm it; check NHS.uk find a dentist or call the practice.
What if I need an emergency dentist in Brightlingsea?
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.
How are the Brightlingsea 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.
Which nearby areas are covered besides Brightlingsea?
Other areas of Tendring with their own page: Harwich (4) and Frinton and Walton (3).
Which well-known places are closest to Brightlingsea dental practices?
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, not just Brightlingsea; this directory lists 19 practices there.