The Essex Smile Centre
The Essex Smile Centre is a dental clinic at 35 High St, Rayleigh SS6 7EW, in the Rochford district of Essex. Its website mentions 16 treatments such as dental implants, Invisalign, emergency appointments and orthodontics / braces. Google Maps showed 4.8 out of 5 from 263 reviews in September 2026, against a Rochford median of 4.8, and more reviews than 80% of rated Rochford practices. Its Google Business Profile lists wheelchair-accessible car park and entrance. Rayleigh station is about 0.5 km away (roughly 14 minutes on foot), and Rayleigh Windmill is about 6 minutes on foot. The website also mentions digital X-rays and CBCT 3D imaging, and publishes 12 prices in its fees list. 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 The Essex Smile Centre?
| Detail | Value | Source · checked |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 35 High St, Rayleigh SS6 7EW | Google Business Profile · 30 September 2026 |
| Phone | 01268 742333 | Google Business Profile · 30 September 2026 |
| Website | essexdentist.co.uk | Google Business Profile · 30 September 2026 |
| Category | Dental clinic | Google Maps · September 2026 |
| Google rating | 4.8 out of 5 (263 reviews) | Google Maps snapshot · September 2026 |
| Accessibility | Wheelchair-accessible car park; Wheelchair-accessible entrance | Google Business Profile · 30 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, Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter) · NHS.uk dentist search | Practice website · NHS.uk |
| Fees | The practice publishes some prices on its website; see the fees table below. Ask for a written quote. NHS charges are set nationally: NHS dental charges. | Practice website · 30 September 2026 |
What does The Essex Smile Centre list for access, parking, urgent care and payment?
| Detail | What the source says | Source · checked |
|---|---|---|
| Step-free and accessibility | Wheelchair-accessible car park; Wheelchair-accessible entrance | Google Business Profile · 30 September 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 |
| Family | Website describes itself as family-friendly or a family practice | 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 |
| Payment | Denplan; Finance options mentioned; Card payments mentioned | Practice website · 27 October 2026 |
| Booking | Online booking link on the website; Website mentions WhatsApp | Practice website · 27 October 2026 |
| Technology and equipment | Website mentions: Digital X-rays, CBCT / 3D imaging. A mention does not show which treatments use it. | Practice website · 27 October 2026 |
| Team roles | Website mentions: dental hygienist, treatment coordinator (roles only; no staff checked here) | Practice website · 27 October 2026 |
| Opening hours | Mon 09:00-18:30; Tue, Thu 08:00-20:00; Wed 08:00-18:00; Fri 08:30-17:00; Sat 09:00-14:30; Sun closed | Practice website · 30 October 2026 |
| Nearest station | Rayleigh, about 14 min walk; about 3 min by car | OpenStreetMap routing estimate |
| Nearby landmarks | Rayleigh Windmill (6 min walk); Hadleigh Castle (11 min drive) | OpenStreetMap routing estimate |
| Social media | Practice website · 27 October 2026 (linked from the practice's own pages) |
Where is The Essex Smile Centre on the map?
About The Essex Smile Centre
The Essex Smile Centre is a dental clinic in Rayleigh, in the Rochford district of Essex, at 35 High St, Rayleigh SS6 7EW.
When we read its own website on 30 September 2026, it mentioned Bridges, Check-ups, Children's dentistry, Composite bonding, Cosmetic dentistry, Dental implants, Dentures and Emergency appointments and 8 more, and referred to private care. A mention is not proof that a treatment is currently available, so ask the practice.
Google Maps showed a 4.8 out of 5 rating from 263 reviews in September 2026, against a Rochford median of 4.8. These are patients' opinions on Google, not our assessment.
Its Google Business Profile lists: wheelchair-accessible car park; wheelchair-accessible entrance.
Opinion: the practice's own words
“Our principal dentists , Declan and Stephen, invest in the very latest training and cutting edge technology to bring advanced dental care to our Essex dental practice.”
How does The Essex Smile Centre describe its background?
“We believe the overall patient experience we provide matters just as much as the quality of the clinical work we do. A trip to the dentist should be a comfortable, relaxed experience, which is why we have taken care in creating a stress-free, calm environment, that’s filled with kind and courteous staff.”
| Detail | From the practice website |
|---|---|
| Facilities mentioned | Digital X-rays, CBCT / 3D imaging, Finance options, Emergency appointments, Nervous-patient care, Family-friendly, Card payments, WhatsApp |
| Plans and payment | Denplan. Ask the practice for current terms. |
| Opening hours | Mon 09:00-18:30; Tue, Thu 08:00-20:00; Wed 08:00-18:00; Fri 08:30-17:00; Sat 09:00-14:30; Sun closed. Read from essexdentist.co.uk on 30 October 2026; hours change, so call to confirm. |
| Booking | pdc.to |
What does the The Essex Smile Centre website say?
| Topic | Website text |
|---|---|
| Treatments mentioned | Bridges, Check-ups, Children's dentistry, Composite bonding, Cosmetic dentistry, Dental implants, Dentures, Emergency appointments, Facial aesthetics, Gum disease treatment, Hygienist, Invisalign / clear aligners, Orthodontics / braces, Root canal treatment, Teeth whitening, Veneers |
| NHS / private | Mentions private treatment |
| Dental plan | Mentions a dental plan or membership |
| Registration | Mentions the GDC and the CQC. Check the GDC register and CQC directly. |
| Page read | essexdentist.co.uk/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=organic |
What fees does The Essex Smile Centre publish on its website?
| Item (practice's wording) | Price stated by the practice |
|---|---|
| Comprehensive new patient examination (Including X-rays) | £130 |
| 2nd opinion without X-Rays | £90 |
| Routine examination (Existing patient exam) | £59 |
| Small X-ray | £19 |
| Full mouth digital X-Ray (Orthopantomogram) | £69 |
| Emergency treatment | From £135 |
| Prescription or advice | From £61 |
| CBCT Scan | From £125 |
| Routine appointment with Hygienist | £59 |
| Intensive appointment with Hygienist | £89 |
| Extensive appointment with Hygienist | £119 |
| Extensive Plus Appointment with Hygienist | £148 |
Full fee list: essexdentist.co.uk/about-us/fees.
Find other Rochford practices by treatment
The The Essex Smile Centre website mentions the treatments below. These pages list every Rochford practice whose own website mentions the same treatment.
- Dental implants in Rochford (5 practices)
- Orthodontics (braces, Invisalign) in Rochford (5 practices)
Opinion: ratings are Google users' views
How does The Essex Smile Centre compare in Rochford?
Its Google rating of 4.8 is in line with the Rochford median of 4.8. It has more Google reviews than 80% of rated Rochford practices. This is a data comparison, not a quality ranking, and review ratings are opinions posted to Google.
More dental practices in Rochford
- Oak Dental Rochford, Rochford
- Hockley Dental Care - Dentistry for You (NHS & Private), Hockley
How far is the nearest railway station?
Rayleigh station is the nearest railway station we found, about 0.5 km away in a straight line, roughly 14 minutes on foot and roughly 3 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 The Essex Smile Centre?
- Rayleigh Windmill: about 0.3 km in a straight line, roughly 6 minutes on foot and roughly 3 minutes by car
- Hadleigh Castle: about 4.8 km in a straight line, roughly 11 minutes by car
Which other practices are nearby?
- Bupa Dental Care Rayleigh (0.6 km away)
- Connaught House Dental Surgery (2 km away)
- Hockley Dental Surgery (3.6 km away)
Browse all dentists in Rochford.
What should I check before booking The Essex Smile Centre?
This page does not show whether the practice is taking new NHS patients, current fees, or each clinician’s GDC registration, so confirm those directly.
- 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 01268 742333 and ask these before you travel.
How can I check The Essex Smile Centre'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 The Essex Smile Centre?
This site does not host reviews. Google Maps showed 4.8 out of 5 from 263 reviews in September 2026; read the dated reviews on Google Maps.
Questions about The Essex Smile Centre
Where is The Essex Smile Centre?
The Essex Smile Centre is at 35 High St, Rayleigh SS6 7EW, in the Rochford district of Essex (Google Business Profile, checked 30 September 2026).
What is near The Essex Smile Centre?
The Essex Smile Centre is close to Rayleigh Windmill: about 0.3 km in a straight line, roughly 6 minutes on foot and roughly 3 minutes by car; Hadleigh Castle: about 4.8 km in a straight line, roughly 11 minutes by car. These are route estimates without traffic, parking or waiting time.
How far is The Essex Smile Centre from the nearest railway station?
Rayleigh station is the nearest railway station we found, about 0.5 km away in a straight line, roughly 14 minutes on foot and roughly 3 minutes by car. These are route estimates without traffic, parking or waiting time.
How do I contact The Essex Smile Centre?
The phone number on its Google Business Profile is 01268 742333. Its website is www.essexdentist.co.uk/.
Is The Essex Smile Centre wheelchair accessible?
Its Google Business Profile lists: Wheelchair-accessible car park; Wheelchair-accessible entrance (checked 30 September 2026). Ask the practice to confirm access before you visit.
What treatments does the The Essex Smile Centre website mention?
When we read the website on 30 September 2026, it mentioned: Bridges, Check-ups, Children's dentistry, Composite bonding, Cosmetic dentistry, Dental implants, Dentures, Emergency appointments, Facial aesthetics, Gum disease treatment, Hygienist, Invisalign / clear aligners, Orthodontics / braces, Root canal treatment, Teeth whitening, Veneers. A mention does not prove the treatment is currently available.
Does the The Essex Smile Centre website mention NHS treatment?
The website read on 30 September 2026 mentions private treatment. The text may say the practice is not taking new NHS patients. Confirm with the practice or on NHS.uk.
How is The Essex Smile Centre rated on Google?
In September 2026 Google Maps showed 4.8 out of 5 from 263 reviews. Ratings change; read the reviews on Google Maps.
What are the opening hours of The Essex Smile Centre?
The practice website lists: Mon 09:00-18:30; Tue, Thu 08:00-20:00; Wed 08:00-18:00; Fri 08:30-17:00; Sat 09:00-14:30; Sun closed (read 30 October 2026). Hours change, so call the practice to confirm.
What facilities and payment options does The Essex Smile Centre mention?
Facilities mentioned on the website: Digital X-rays, CBCT / 3D imaging, Finance options, Emergency appointments, Nervous-patient care, Family-friendly, Card payments, WhatsApp. Plans or payment options mentioned: Denplan. Confirm details and fees with the practice.
What fees does The Essex Smile Centre publish on its website?
Its website, read 27 October 2026, states prices for comprehensive new patient examination (including x-rays), 2nd opinion without x-rays, routine examination (existing patient exam), small x-ray and 8 more. The amounts are in the fees table on this page, as the practice states them. They may be out of date and may exclude consultation or X-ray fees, so ask for a written quote.
Which official social media accounts does The Essex Smile Centre have?
The practice website links to its Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter) profiles (read 27 October 2026). Links are in the table on this page; check the account is current before sending any personal details.
Does The Essex Smile Centre 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 The Essex Smile Centre 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.
Which payment methods does The Essex Smile Centre list?
Denplan; Finance options mentioned; Card payments mentioned (Practice website · 27 October 2026). Ask for the full price in writing before treatment.
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