Your dentist near Virginia Water
Quality dental care, a short drive from Virginia Water. Thorpe Lea Dental is an award-winning private practice on Thorpe Road, offering family dentistry, cosmetic treatment and dental implants, with free parking and early appointments from 7am on Fridays with Dr Houston.
In brief
Thorpe Lea Dental is an award-winning private practice on Thorpe Road, Staines-upon-Thames, around 10–15 minutes by car from Virginia Water, with free parking. We offer family, cosmetic and implant dentistry, and new patients start with a check-up for £70 with Dr James.
More than a local dentist
Patients from Virginia Water tell us they want the kind of dentistry that's unhurried, personal and done properly the first time. That's what we've built over more than 25 years.
Experienced, award-winning team
Principal dentist Dr Colin Houston has more than 30 years' experience, and the practice has won seven industry awards.
Cosmetic and restorative expertise
From subtle whitening to porcelain veneers and Straumann dental implants, planned around a natural-looking result.
Modern, digital dentistry
Digital X-rays and 3D scanning mean more accurate treatment and no messy impressions.
Clear fees and flexible payment
Written treatment plans, transparent fees, finance on larger treatments and monthly membership plans.
Everything from check-ups to complete transformations
- Check-ups, hygienist appointments and preventive care
- Children's dentistry for the whole family
- Cosmetic dentistry: whitening, bonding and veneers
- Teeth straightening with Invisalign® and Angel Aligners
- Dental implants and advanced dentistry
- Same-day emergency appointments
A complete picture of your oral health from day one
If you live in Virginia Water, Wentworth or Thorpe and you're looking for a private dentist you can stay with for years, start with our new patient exam with Dr James for £70.
- Looking for a private dentist near Virginia Water
- Moving to the area and registering the family
- Returning to the dentist after a long break
- Thinking about veneers, whitening, Invisalign or implants
- Wanting a second opinion on a treatment plan
How far is Thorpe Lea Dental from Virginia Water?
Thorpe Lea Dental is typically around 10–15 minutes by car from Virginia Water, heading north through Thorpe. We're on Thorpe Road in Staines-upon-Thames (TW18 3EQ), and there's free parking at the practice.
We open from 8am Monday to Thursday and from 7am on Fridays with Dr Houston, which makes it easier to fit an appointment in before work or the school run.
Fees, finance and membership
You can see our prices on the Fees page before you book. For larger treatments such as implants and aligners we offer finance, and our Membership Plans spread the cost of routine care into a monthly payment.
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- New patient exam £70 (45 minutes)
- Free parking at the practice
- Same-day emergency appointments
Dentist in Virginia Water: your questions
Need directions or parking help? Our team will be happy to assist.
Do you accept new patients from Virginia Water?
Yes. We welcome new patients from Virginia Water, Wentworth, Thorpe and the surrounding villages. Your first visit is a new patient exam with Dr James for £70. See what's included on our New Patients page.
How far is Thorpe Lea Dental from Virginia Water?
We're on Thorpe Road in Staines-upon-Thames (TW18 3EQ). For most Virginia Water patients it's around a 10–15 minute drive via Thorpe, and there's free parking at the practice.
Do you offer cosmetic dentistry?
Yes. We offer teeth whitening, composite bonding, porcelain veneers and complete smile makeovers, all planned around a natural-looking result. Start with a consultation and we'll talk through what's realistic for your smile.
Can I straighten my teeth without braces?
Usually, yes. We offer Invisalign® clear aligners from £1,613 per arch and Angel Aligners from £3,100, both planned from a digital 3D scan rather than messy impressions.
Who places dental implants at the practice?
Implants are placed by our principal dentist, Dr Colin Houston, using the Straumann implant system. Implants start from £4,029 including the crown, with finance available. Find out more on our Dental Implants page.
Can I book appointments around work?
We open from 8am Monday to Thursday and from 7am on Fridays (early Friday appointments are with Dr Houston), and Saturday appointments are available by arrangement. Call 01784 454 899 and we'll find a time that works for you.
Do you see children?
Yes. We see the whole family, and children up to and including age 11 get free dental exams when a parent is on one of our membership plans.
What if I have a dental emergency?
Call us on 01784 454 899. We prioritise same-day appointments for toothache, broken teeth and lost fillings or crowns. See our Emergency Dentist page.