ABOUT US
As a smaller, privately owned dental practice, we believe in the importance of excellent patient care. We are located in Wivenhoe High Street, on
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13/04/2026
I have some super exciting news!
I am running my first clinic at Dental Distinction based in Wivenhoe on 22nd May.
I shall be working here on certain dates of the month. I’m super excited to meet some new clients and branch out into the area.
I will be offering anti aging treatments, dermal fillers, vitamin injections and skin boosters.
Please message directly for enquiries or to book in.
I look forward to meeting you 🤎 💉
23/03/2026
Our phone lines are now back up and running again.
Thank you for your patience
23/03/2026
Our phone lines are currently down, please Email the surgery for any Urgent requests on Info@dental-distinction.com
We are sorry for any inconvenience
19/02/2026
Our phone lines are now up and running again. Thank you for your patience 🪥🦷
19/02/2026
Our phone line will temporarily be down this morning for a short period. Sorry for any inconvenience, we will update once it’s up and working again. Many thanks 🦷🪥
12/01/2026
To all our patients, just to make you aware that the High Street carpark opposite our practice is closed from Monday 12th January 2026 due to works being carried out.
This will no doubt cause some disruption but there is parking permitted after 8:45am daily in the bays along the road and side roads, please keep this in mind and plan ahead if you can. Thank you 🦷 😊
11/12/2025
Note to all our Patients there will be no parking available in the car park opposite the practice week commencing 5th January, we apologise for any inconvenience….
25/11/2025
🎄☃️Christmas Opening Hours 2025🎄☃️
Monday 22nd December Open as Normal 9:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday 23rd December Open as Normal 9:00am-3:00pm
Christmas Eve CLOSED
Christmas Day CLOSED
Boxing Day CLOSED
Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th December 9:00am-1:00pm For Emergencies
New Years Eve CLOSED
New Years Day CLOSED
Friday January 2nd Open as Normal 9:00am-5:00pm.
Marie and All the staff would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Healthy New Year.
Thank you for your continued Support During 2025 🌟
01/09/2025
CAR PARK NOTICE!!!!!
Wivenhoe High Street Car Park Charges from 6 October 2025
From 6 October 2025, Wivenhoe Town Council is introducing car parking charges to our three car parks at Cooks and on the High Street.
The charges will be payable using the cashless MiPermit system, which is the most cost effective. Please be reassured that if you are unable to use MiPermit with a Smart phone, WTC staff or MiPermit will be able to assist you.
The agreed charges will be:
Day Charge 8am to 6pm All Days
Stay Period Tariff
Up to 30 minutes Free of charge*
Up to 2 hours £2.00
Up to 4 hours £4.00
Wivenhoe Residents Free of charge**
*A ticket for a free of charge stay must be obtained for your vehicle prior to leaving the car park using the MiPermit cashless parking system!
For further information please see the link below
From 6 October 2025, Wivenhoe Town Council is introducing car parking charges to our three car parks at Cooks and on the High Street. Wivenhoe residents will be able to register with NEPP prior to their first use, to be able to park for up to 4 hours free in a 24 hour period.
01/02/2025
📢 CAR PARK UPDATE: 📢
The Wivenhoe High Street carpark opposite our practice is still closed, week commencing 3rd February.
Again, this will no doubt cause some disruption trying to get parked but, there is parking permitted after 8:45am daily in the bays along the main road and side roads. It may be busy so please keep this in mind and plan ahead if you can. Thank you 🦷 😊
19/01/2025
📢 CAR PARK UPDATE: 📢
The Wivenhoe High Street carpark opposite our practice is still closed for week commencing 20th January.
Again, this will no doubt cause some disruption trying to park but there is parking permitted after 8:45am daily in the bays along the main road and side roads, it will be busy no doubt so please keep this in mind and plan ahead if you can. Thank you 🦷 😊
17/01/2025
To all our patients, just to make you aware that the High Street carpark opposite our practice is still closed.
This will no doubt cause some disruption but there is parking permitted after 8:45am daily in the bays along the road and side roads, it will be busy no doubt so please keep this in mind and plan ahead if you can. Thank you 🦷 😊
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As 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. Please see our Contact page for more details.
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 an emergency outside normal opening times, please ring 01206 825541 and follow the instructions for further emergency care.
OUR MISSION
Our aim is to provide high quality treatment to help you achieve a healthy smile you can be proud of. We spend time with you to discuss any concerns you may have regarding your oral health or to explain any treatment that is recommended to you.
A printed treatment plan including fees is provided for you to consider and discuss before we begin any course of treatment.
If you are a nervous or anxious patient please rest assured that you will be in gentle and experienced care. Please let us know if you have any worries or fears and we will do our utmost to make your visit as comfortable as possible. You may even be pleasantly surprised.