Dental Distinction
Dental Distinction is a dental clinic at 64 High St, Wivenhoe, Colchester CO7 9AZ, in the Colchester district of Essex. Its website mentions 14 treatments such as dental implants, emergency appointments, orthodontics / braces and teeth whitening. Google Maps showed 4.9 out of 5 from 116 reviews in September 2026, against a Colchester median of 4.8, and more reviews than 41% of rated Colchester practices. Wivenhoe station is about 0.2 km away (roughly 7 minutes on foot), and University of Essex, Colchester is about 6 minutes by car. The website also mentions emergency appointments; policies change, so phone to confirm. You can contact it on 01206 825541, or through dental-distinction.com. Details were checked 30 September 2026; this page does not show whether the practice is taking new NHS patients, so confirm by phone.
For general background on treatments its website mentions, read dental implants in Essex.
What are the contact details for Dental Distinction?
| Detail | Value | Source · checked |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 64 High St, Wivenhoe, Colchester CO7 9AZ | Google Business Profile · 30 September 2026 |
| Phone | 01206 825541 | Google Business Profile · 30 September 2026 |
| Website | dental-distinction.com | Google Business Profile · 30 September 2026 |
| Category | Dental clinic | Google Maps · September 2026 |
| Google rating | 4.9 out of 5 (116 reviews) | Google Maps snapshot · September 2026 |
| Listing status | Unclaimed. Compiled from public sources; not verified by the practice. Claim this listing | 30 September 2026 |
| Last verified | Google Business Profile 30 September 2026; website 30 September 2026; website profile 27 October 2026 | Our checks |
| Qualifications | Not published here. Check individual dentists on the GDC register. | GDC |
| Official profiles | Practice website · NHS.uk dentist search | Practice website · NHS.uk |
| Fees | Not published here. Ask the practice for its current fees. NHS charges are set nationally: NHS dental charges. | Contact the practice |
What does Dental Distinction list for access, parking, urgent care and payment?
| Detail | What the source says | Source · checked |
|---|---|---|
| Parking | Website mentions parking | Practice website · 27 October 2026 |
| Urgent problems | Website text mentions emergency treatment. A mention does not show same-day availability, so phone before you travel. | Practice website · 30 September 2026 |
| Nervous patients | Website text mentions care for nervous or anxious patients | Practice website · 27 October 2026 |
| Children | Website text mentions children's dentistry. Ask from what age and whether NHS or private. | Practice website · 30 September 2026 |
| Team roles | Website mentions: dental hygienist (roles only; no staff checked here) | Practice website · 27 October 2026 |
| Nearest station | Wivenhoe, about 7 min walk; about 1 min by car | OpenStreetMap routing estimate |
| Nearby landmarks | University of Essex, Colchester (6 min drive); Colchester Castle (11 min drive) | OpenStreetMap routing estimate |
Where is Dental Distinction on the map?
About Dental Distinction
Dental Distinction is a dental clinic in Wivenhoe, in the Colchester district of Essex, at 64 High St, Wivenhoe, Colchester CO7 9AZ.
When we read its own website on 30 September 2026, it mentioned Bridges, Check-ups, Children's dentistry, Cosmetic dentistry, Crowns, Dental implants, Dentures and Emergency appointments and 6 more. A mention is not proof that a treatment is currently available, so ask the practice.
Google Maps showed a 4.9 out of 5 rating from 116 reviews in September 2026, against a Colchester median of 4.8. These are patients' opinions on Google, not our assessment.
Opinion: the practice's own words
“As a smaller, privately owned dental practice, we believe in the importance of excellent patient care.”
| Detail | From the practice website |
|---|---|
| Facilities mentioned | Parking, Emergency appointments, Nervous-patient care |
| [email protected] |
What does the Dental Distinction website say?
| Topic | Website text |
|---|---|
| Treatments mentioned | Bridges, Check-ups, Children's dentistry, Cosmetic dentistry, Crowns, Dental implants, Dentures, Emergency appointments, Extractions, Facial aesthetics, Gum disease treatment, Hygienist, Orthodontics / braces, Teeth whitening |
| Page read | dental-distinction.com/ |
Find other Colchester practices by treatment
The Dental Distinction website mentions the treatments below. These pages list every Colchester practice whose own website mentions the same treatment.
- Dental implants in Colchester (22 practices)
- Orthodontics (braces, Invisalign) in Colchester (21 practices)
Opinion: ratings are Google users' views
How does Dental Distinction compare in Colchester?
Its Google rating of 4.9 is 0.1 above the Colchester median of 4.8. It has more Google reviews than 41% of rated Colchester practices. This is a data comparison, not a quality ranking, and review ratings are opinions posted to Google.
More dental practices in Colchester
- Wivenhoe Dental Practice, Wivenhoe
- Acorn Dental, Colchester
How far is the nearest railway station?
Wivenhoe station is the nearest railway station we found, about 0.2 km away in a straight line, roughly 7 minutes on foot and roughly 1 minutes by car. These are route estimates without traffic, parking or waiting time. Check the route and timetable before you travel.
What well-known places are near Dental Distinction?
- University of Essex, Colchester: about 2.4 km in a straight line, roughly 6 minutes by car
- Colchester Castle: about 5.4 km in a straight line, roughly 11 minutes by car
Which other practices are nearby?
- Wivenhoe Dental Practice (0.9 km away)
- Acorn Dental (2.7 km away)
- Colchester Denture Studio (2.8 km away)
Browse all dentists in Colchester.
What should I check before booking Dental Distinction?
This page cannot tell you everything: we hold no published opening hours; no accessibility details are listed. It also does not show whether the practice is taking new NHS patients, current fees, or each clinician’s GDC registration.
- Are you taking new patients, and are they NHS or private?
- What is the full price in writing, and who will treat me (name and GDC number)?
- For implants: ask for a line-by-line quote (scan, implant brand, surgery, crown, reviews) and who pays if one fails.
- For braces or aligners: is the clinician on the GDC specialist list, and are retainers in the quote?
- For urgent problems: how do I get a same-day slot, and what is the assessment fee?
- For children: do you see them under the NHS, and from what age?
- For whitening or cosmetic work: who examines me first, and is the exam part of the price?
- What happens if I have a problem afterwards?
Phone 01206 825541 and ask these before you travel.
How can I check Dental Distinction's registration and inspection history?
- Dentists and dental care professionals: search the GDC register.
- The practice as a service: search Care Quality Commission inspection reports.
- NHS status and urgent care: NHS.uk or NHS 111.
Opinion: where to read patient reviews
What do patients say about Dental Distinction?
This site does not host reviews. Google Maps showed 4.9 out of 5 from 116 reviews in September 2026; read the dated reviews on Google Maps.
Questions about Dental Distinction
Where is Dental Distinction?
Dental Distinction is at 64 High St, Wivenhoe, Colchester CO7 9AZ, in the Colchester district of Essex (Google Business Profile, checked 30 September 2026).
What is near Dental Distinction?
Dental Distinction is close to University of Essex, Colchester: about 2.4 km in a straight line, roughly 6 minutes by car; Colchester Castle: about 5.4 km in a straight line, roughly 11 minutes by car. These are route estimates without traffic, parking or waiting time.
How far is Dental Distinction from the nearest railway station?
Wivenhoe station is the nearest railway station we found, about 0.2 km away in a straight line, roughly 7 minutes on foot and roughly 1 minutes by car. These are route estimates without traffic, parking or waiting time.
How do I contact Dental Distinction?
The phone number on its Google Business Profile is 01206 825541. Its website is www.dental-distinction.com/.
What treatments does the Dental Distinction website mention?
When we read the website on 30 September 2026, it mentioned: Bridges, Check-ups, Children's dentistry, Cosmetic dentistry, Crowns, Dental implants, Dentures, Emergency appointments, Extractions, Facial aesthetics, Gum disease treatment, Hygienist, Orthodontics / braces, Teeth whitening. A mention does not prove the treatment is currently available.
How is Dental Distinction rated on Google?
In September 2026 Google Maps showed 4.9 out of 5 from 116 reviews. Ratings change; read the reviews on Google Maps.
What facilities and payment options does Dental Distinction mention?
Facilities mentioned on the website: Parking, Emergency appointments, Nervous-patient care. Confirm details and fees with the practice.
Does Dental Distinction have parking?
Website mentions parking (Practice website · 27 October 2026). Check spaces and charges with the practice before you travel.
Does Dental Distinction mention emergency dental appointments?
Its website text, read 30 September 2026, mentions emergency treatment. That does not show a same-day slot is free. For an urgent problem phone the practice first; if it cannot help, use NHS 111.
Does Dental Distinction mention treating children?
Its website text, read 30 September 2026, mentions children's dentistry. Ask whether children are seen under the NHS or privately and from what age.
Is this your practice?
This listing was compiled from public sources and is not claimed. Practice owners can claim this listing to correct details. Anyone can report inaccurate data (include dental-distinction).