Dental Distinction

read moreAs a smaller, privately owned dental practice, we believe in the importance of excellent patient care. We are located in Wivenhoe High Street, on the outskirts of Colchester, with free parking directly opposite the surgery. Wivenhoe Train station is just a 5 min walk away and there is also a regular bus service from Colchester and many of the surrounding villages. Routine examinations or emergency appointments are available most days and we hope our opening times will mean you can make an appointment that is convenient to you.

read moreMore and more of our patients are requesting tooth-coloured fillings, commonly referred to as composites, and dental restorations. With the latest generation of materials, even bridgework can beautifully mimic nature without metal. If you have any cavities or worn out dental work, or if you just want to replace the existing dental work to make it look more aesthetically pleasing, we can provide flawless dental restorations that would prove hard to detect. With our extensive dental training and development, we have acquired the skills to make Mercury-free dental work to give you a better smile.

read moreWe always endeavour to treat our patients at a time convenient to them so if you are unable to make any of these times please let us know and we will try our best to accommodate you. Special Needs - If you have any special needs, please tell us and we will be happy to provide any assistance you may require. There are steps at the front of the property but there is also access at the rear of the property, off Queens Road, so please use this entrance if you prefer. The dental treatment room is on the ground floor.

read moreMarie qualified in South Africa in 1999 and has spent much of her career working in the UK. In 2006 she purchased the practice in Wivenhoe where she has built an excellent reputation for helping nervous and anxious patients to overcome their fear of the dentist. As well as the routine dentistry, Marie is experienced in many different aspects, such as dental restorations, treating gum disease and oral surgery. With her extensive dental training and continuing development, Marie has acquired the skills to help you achieve the smile you have always wanted.

read moreThe tooth will need to be re-implanted as soon as possible. Usually it is possible to re-implant the tooth, although the success rate is lowered if the tooth is out of the mouth for more than an hour. If you can, place the tooth gently back into the socket and splint it in place with silver paper. If this is not possible, place it in some cold milk and attend the practice immediately. If you experience a constant pain, this indicates there is something wrong, and is unlikely to get better without treatment.

read moreThe Dental Loan is a simple, interest free way to pay (terms and conditions apply) and can be used for routine or cosmetic dental treatment. This enables you to spread the cost of your dental care to suit your budget and is complementary to any other insurance scheme you may have. Routine examinations or emergency appointments are available most days and we hope our opening times will mean you can make an appointment that is convenient to you. If you have any special needs, please tell us and we will be happy to provide any assistance you may require.