Orthodontic practices near Bicester
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Bicester, 10 practices within 10 and 63 practices within 20. The closest is Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre, 0.1 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bicester Dental Care & Implant CentreBicester | 0.1 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (68 reviews) |
| Greytown Dental Practice LtdBicester | 0.1 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,011 reviews) |
| Portman Smile Clinic BicesterBicester | 0.1 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (164 reviews) |
| Market Square DentalBicester | 1.1 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (710 reviews) |
| Heyford Smiles Dental ClinicUpper Heyford | 4.9 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (296 reviews) |
| Smile With UsKidlington | 8.0 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (101 reviews) |
| Ridentes Dental PracticeKidlington | 8.0 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (182 reviews) |
| The White Bridge Dental ClinicKidlington | 8.0 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (404 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bicester with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bicester, 0.1 miles west; the next are Upper Heyford (4.9 miles north-west) and Kidlington (8.0 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bicester | 4 | 0.1 miles west |
| Upper Heyford | 1 | 4.9 miles north-west |
| Kidlington | 3 | 8.0 miles south-west |
| Marston | 1 | 10.0 miles south |
| Oxford | 11 | 10.0 miles south |
| Bloxham | 1 | 12.6 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Bicester
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Fairford Leys Smile Centre in Aylesbury (5.0 from 478 reviews), 14.4 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fairford Leys Smile CentreAylesbury | 5.0 (478 reviews) | 14.4 miles south-east |
| Heyford Smiles Dental ClinicUpper Heyford | 5.0 (296 reviews) | 4.9 miles north-west |
| Thame OrthodonticsThame | 5.0 (56 reviews) | 12.8 miles south-east |
| Dentibond Dental Nursing AgencyBanbury | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 14.4 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bicester at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Cherwell |
| NHS dental services | NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 33,846 |
| Residents under 16 | 17% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,830 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 41.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 22.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,025 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England |
| Access within Oxfordshire | 2nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 445 places in the county (the county median is 3.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.1 miles away, closer than 98% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.8% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Oxfordshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Bicester School — 0.5 miles The Cooper School — 0.6 miles Whitelands Academy — 1.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 2,859 pupils (DfE) |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 4 |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 10 within 10 miles, 63 within 20 miles |
Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE school statistics and Get Information About Schools, OHID Fingertips, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Getting orthodontic treatment from Bicester
The nearest practice to Bicester is Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 10 practices, and within 20 there are 63.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Portman Smile Clinic Bicester (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Heyford Smiles Dental Clinic (4.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Bicester list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Bicester are commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre, under a mile away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Bicester
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Orthodontist in Bicester: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Bicester, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It connects local orthodontic research in Bicester with the wider Oxfordshire area. Bicester — a large town with a population of around 33,846 — is covered on this page specifically.
A quick look at Bicester
Bicester is home to around 33,846 people, classing it as a large town within Oxfordshire. King's End is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km west of Bicester.
Practice data for Bicester
Source-linked practice data helps make this page more specific: 4 published orthodontic practices in the database currently link to Bicester or nearby searches; 4 mention clear aligners or Invisalign; 1 mention fixed braces; 5 include NHS signals and 6 include private treatment signals; access-related signals include parking from 1, wheelchair access from 1, and evening or weekend availability from 1. Nearby practice records include Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre, Greytown Dental Practice Ltd, Market Square Dental, and Portman Smile Clinic Bicester.
Widen your local search
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for King's End, Woodfield, Bicester Village, Bure Park, Caversfield, and Greenwood.
Bicester in context
By ONS classification, Bicester falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Bicester sits within NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Bicester's under-16 share sits at 17%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,830 residents in the neighbourhood around Bicester, 5.8% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Oxfordshire. With 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, Bicester is better served than 60% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Bicester are The Bicester School (0.5 miles) and The Cooper School (0.6 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Bicester among England's less deprived areas.
The Orthodontic Journey in Bicester
Many people in Bicester delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention. People from King's End, Woodfield and Bure Park regularly visit orthodontists in Bicester.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Bicester
4 local orthodontic practices are listed in our database for Bicester. Bicester's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Bicester falls under NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board. Bicester's under-16 share sits at 17%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Bicester, 5.8% of the 1,830 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Oxfordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (5), Bicester has more choice than 60% of towns in England. Families in Bicester are served by secondary schools including The Bicester School (0.5 miles) and The Cooper School (0.6 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Bicester among England's less deprived areas. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention. People from King's End, Woodfield, and Bure Park regularly make use of Bicester's orthodontic practices for starting orthodontic treatment.
Orthodontic Treatments in Bicester
Patients in Bicester have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything. People from King's End, Woodfield and Bure Park regularly visit orthodontists in Bicester.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Bicester
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Bicester. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Bicester
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Bicester, Oxfordshire alone. For a broader comparison, pages for King's End, Woodfield, Bicester Village, Bure Park, Caversfield, and Greenwood follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Bicester
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bicester often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bicester?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bicester is Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre, about 0.1 miles to the west. The next closest are Greytown Dental Practice Ltd (0.1 miles) and Portman Smile Clinic Bicester (0.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bicester?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Bicester, 10 practices within 10 miles and 63 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bicester?
The nearest practice to Bicester that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre, about 0.1 miles to the west. Others nearby include Greytown Dental Practice Ltd (0.1 miles) and Portman Smile Clinic Bicester (0.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bicester, Oxfordshire?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Bicester, Oxfordshire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.