Orthodontic practices near Upper Heyford
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Upper Heyford, 14 practices within 10 and 41 practices within 20. The closest is Heyford Smiles Dental Clinic in Upper Heyford, 0.8 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heyford Smiles Dental ClinicUpper Heyford | 0.8 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (296 reviews) |
| Bicester Dental Care & Implant CentreBicester | 5.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (68 reviews) |
| Portman Smile Clinic BicesterBicester | 5.0 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (164 reviews) |
| Greytown Dental Practice LtdBicester | 5.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,011 reviews) |
| Market Square DentalBicester | 5.9 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (710 reviews) |
| Bloxham Dental @ BanburyBloxham | 7.6 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (538 reviews) |
| Smile With UsKidlington | 8.2 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (101 reviews) |
| Ridentes Dental PracticeKidlington | 8.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (182 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Upper Heyford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Upper Heyford, 0.8 miles south; the next are Bicester (5.0 miles south-east) and Bloxham (7.6 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Heyford | 1 | 0.8 miles south |
| Bicester | 4 | 5.0 miles south-east |
| Bloxham | 1 | 7.6 miles north-west |
| Kidlington | 3 | 8.2 miles south |
| Banbury | 6 | 9.0 miles north-west |
| Oxford | 11 | 12.1 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Upper Heyford
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Heyford Smiles Dental Clinic in Upper Heyford (5.0 from 296 reviews), 0.8 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heyford Smiles Dental ClinicUpper Heyford | 5.0 (296 reviews) | 0.8 miles south |
| Dentibond Dental Nursing AgencyBanbury | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 9.7 miles north-west |
| Greytown Dental Practice LtdBicester | 4.9 (1,011 reviews) | 5.1 miles south-east |
| Market Square DentalBicester | 4.9 (710 reviews) | 5.9 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upper Heyford 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) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 953 |
| Residents under 16 | 17.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,913 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 31.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 78 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices |
| Access within Oxfordshire | 31st closest to an orthodontic practice of 445 places in the county (the county median is 3.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.8 miles away, closer than 86% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Oxfordshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Heyford Park School — 0.5 miles The Bicester School — 4.7 miles Whitelands Academy — 4.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 700 pupils (DfE) |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 1 |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 within 10 miles, 41 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 Upper Heyford
The nearest practice to Upper Heyford is Heyford Smiles Dental Clinic in Upper Heyford, 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 14 practices, and within 20 there are 41.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Portman Smile Clinic Bicester (5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Heyford Smiles Dental Clinic (under a mile) mentions remote consultations; and 23 of the practices around Upper Heyford 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 Upper Heyford are commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre, 5 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upper Heyford
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Orthodontist in Upper Heyford: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Upper Heyford keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Oxfordshire. Upper Heyford — a small village with a population of around 953 — is covered on this page specifically.
Useful local orthodontic context for Upper Heyford
Source-linked practice data helps make this page more specific: 1 published orthodontic practice in the database currently link to Upper Heyford or nearby searches; 1 mention clear aligners or Invisalign; 0 include NHS signals and 1 include private treatment signals; 1 mention finance or monthly payment options; 1 mention remote, virtual, or online consultations; access-related signals include parking from 0, wheelchair access from 0, and evening or weekend availability from 1. Nearby practice records include Heyford Smiles Dental Clinic.
What official data says about Upper Heyford
Upper Heyford is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Upper Heyford. Census figures show 17.6% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,913 residents in the neighbourhood around Upper Heyford, 6.5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Oxfordshire. Secondary-age pupils near Upper Heyford attend schools such as Heyford Park School (0.5 miles) and The Bicester School (4.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Upper Heyford among England's less deprived areas.
Compare nearby areas
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Caulcott, Fritwell, Fewcott, Somerton, Ardley, and Souldern.
Upper Heyford in numbers
Upper Heyford has a population of around 953, making it a small village within Oxfordshire. Caulcott is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km south of Upper Heyford.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Upper Heyford
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Upper Heyford has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs. People from Caulcott, Fewcott and Somerton regularly visit orthodontists in Upper Heyford.
Treatment Options in Upper Heyford — Local Context
We track 1 orthodontic practice serving Upper Heyford and the surrounding area. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Upper Heyford sits within NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Upper Heyford's under-16 share sits at 17.6%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,913 residents in the neighbourhood around Upper Heyford, 6.5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Oxfordshire. Families in Upper Heyford are served by secondary schools including Heyford Park School (0.5 miles) and The Bicester School (4.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Upper Heyford falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Looking at the 1 practice listed around Upper Heyford, 1 records private treatment, 1 advertises clear aligners, 1 mentions payment plans or finance and 1 offers a remote or online first consultation. On practical access, 1 lists evening or weekend appointments. These counts come from what each practice publishes, so treat them as a starting point for enquiries rather than a complete picture of what is available. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended. People from Caulcott, Fewcott, and Somerton regularly make use of Upper Heyford's orthodontic practices for orthodontic treatment comparison.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Upper Heyford
Starting orthodontic treatment in Upper Heyford can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention. People from Caulcott, Fewcott and Somerton regularly visit orthodontists in Upper Heyford.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Upper Heyford
Every case in Upper Heyford follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Upper Heyford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Upper Heyford
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire with surrounding locations. Related nearby location pages such as Caulcott, Fritwell, Fewcott, Somerton, Ardley, and Souldern can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Upper Heyford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upper Heyford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upper Heyford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upper Heyford is Heyford Smiles Dental Clinic in Upper Heyford, about 0.8 miles to the south. The next closest are Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre (5.0 miles) and Portman Smile Clinic Bicester (5.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upper Heyford?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Upper Heyford, 14 practices within 10 miles and 41 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upper Heyford?
The nearest practice to Upper Heyford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre, about 5.0 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Portman Smile Clinic Bicester (5.0 miles) and Greytown Dental Practice Ltd (5.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.