--- title: "PortmanDentex Orthodontics & Clear Aligners UK" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/dental-providers/portmandentex description: "A privately focused dental group formed by the 2023 merger of Portman Dental Care and Dentex Health, with over 370 practices in the UK and Ireland." updated: 2026-09-19T00:00:00Z publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- Dental Practice Group 370+ UK & Ireland Practices UK 2026 # PortmanDentex Orthodontics & Clear Aligners A privately focused dental group formed by the 2023 merger of Portman Dental Care and Dentex Health, with over 370 practices in the UK and Ireland. This page covers UK cost, insurance coverage, NHS availability, and which conditions PortmanDentex typically treats, so you can compare it against other providers and brands before booking a consultation. [Start Photo Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Compare Costs](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs) ## Overview PortmanDentex was formed in 2023 when Portman Dental Care and Dentex Health came together, creating one of the larger privately focused dental groups in the UK. Its own About page describes over 370 practices across the UK and Ireland caring for around 1.5 million patients, with further operations in Norway, Belgium and France. The UK holding company, company number 09114888, changed its name from Portman Healthcare (Holdings) Limited to PortmanDentex Limited in September 2024. Individual practices were not renamed after the merger, so most still trade under their own local name — many as a 'Dental & Implant Clinic' or 'Smile Clinic' — rather than as PortmanDentex. For teeth straightening, around 50 of the group's practices in Great Britain and Northern Ireland are grouped under the patient-facing Portman Clear Brace Group brand, which offers Invisalign alongside ceramic, lingual, fixed and children's braces. The group also runs an internal Clear Aligner Programme for its clinicians. ## Which Brands It Offers PortmanDentex offers Invisalign through its network — availability of a specific brand depends on your local practice, so ask when booking a consultation. ## NHS Availability Clear aligner treatment across PortmanDentex is private only — adult teeth straightening is treated as cosmetic and isn't available on the NHS. The group is privately focused, so NHS orthodontics is not a core part of its offer. NHS orthodontic treatment for under-18s depends on whether an individual practice holds an NHS orthodontic contract, and eligibility is decided by the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) after a referral from a general dentist. If your child needs NHS braces, ask your dentist for a referral to an NHS-contracted orthodontic practice near you, whichever group runs it. NHS orthodontics is free for under-18s. ## Insurance Coverage in the UK UK dental insurance and cash-plan cover for treatment at PortmanDentex depends on the policy's orthodontic benefit wording, not the practice group's name. If a plan includes clear aligner or orthodontic cover, it typically pays a fixed contribution once treatment is prescribed and supervised by a registered dentist or orthodontist — which PortmanDentex's Invisalign treatment is. Check waiting periods, annual or lifetime caps, and whether pre-authorisation is required before paying a deposit. ## Cost & Financing PortmanDentex doesn't publish a group-wide orthodontic price list. Portman Clear Brace Group's Invisalign page says cost depends on your treatment needs and is discussed, along with finance options, at the initial consultation before you commit. Because practices keep their own names and price lists, quotes vary by location. Typical UK private prices are around £2,500–£5,500 for Invisalign, £2,000–£4,500 for ceramic braces and £4,000–£8,000 for lingual braces, so ask for an itemised written quote that states whether retainers and refinements are included. ## Best For: PortmanDentex Suitability by Condition Underbite: Mild to moderate cases only. PortmanDentex's Invisalign offering can address mild to moderate underbites using attachments and inter-arch elastics where needed. Significant skeletal underbites usually need fixed braces or a combined orthodontic-surgical approach — ask your local practice for a clinical assessment. Overbite: Mild to moderate cases only. Mild to moderate deep bites are commonly treated with Invisalign, often with bite ramps or attachments. More pronounced overbites, particularly with a skeletal component, are typically better suited to fixed appliances. Gaps / spacing: Well suited. Spacing between teeth is one of the more straightforward movements for Invisalign, since it mainly involves tipping and translating teeth into the gap. Crowding: Mild to moderate crowding. Invisalign at PortmanDentex can resolve mild to moderate crowding, sometimes with limited interproximal reduction to create space. Severe crowding often needs extractions or fixed braces for a stable result. Buck teeth / protrusion: Mild to moderate protrusion. Mildly to moderately protruding front teeth can be retracted using attachments for grip. Larger protrusions, especially with a skeletal cause, are usually assessed for fixed braces or a combined approach. ## Suitability for Kids & Teens PortmanDentex practices offering Invisalign Teen assess suitability for a still-developing dentition on a case-by-case basis, the same as with any clinician-supervised aligner brand — ask your local practice which age-appropriate product they offer. ## Useful related pages [Invisalign](https://virtualconsultant.online/brands/invisalign) [Compare all clear aligner brands](https://virtualconsultant.online/brands) [Invisalign & clear aligner insurance UK](https://virtualconsultant.online/insurance/invisalign-clear-aligner-insurance-uk) [Compare all dental practice groups](https://virtualconsultant.online/dental-providers) This guide is for general information only. It is not a diagnosis, treatment plan, or substitute for advice from a registered dentist or orthodontist. ### Compare next steps [Orthodontist Near Me](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/orthodontic-treatment-near-me) [Clear Aligners Near Me](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/clear-aligners-near-me) [Invisalign Near Me](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/invisalign-provider-near-me) [Browse Locations](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations) ### Ready for a clearer starting point? Upload guided photos and receive an indication of likely treatment options and pricing before booking appointments. [Get an Online Quote](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) ### Frequently Asked Questions What is PortmanDentex? PortmanDentex is the dental group formed in 2023 when Portman Dental Care and Dentex Health came together. It describes over 370 practices across the UK and Ireland caring for around 1.5 million patients. Practices generally keep their own local names, so your dentist may be part of the group without using the PortmanDentex name. Does PortmanDentex offer clear aligners? Yes — around 50 of its practices in Great Britain and Northern Ireland are grouped under the Portman Clear Brace Group brand, which offers Invisalign as well as ceramic, lingual, fixed and children's braces. Other practices in the group may also offer Invisalign, so check with your local practice. How much does Invisalign cost at PortmanDentex? There's no group-wide price. Portman Clear Brace Group says Invisalign cost depends on your individual treatment needs and is discussed, with finance options, at your initial consultation. Ask for an itemised written quote covering aligners, check-ups, refinements and retainers. Can I get clear aligners on the NHS at PortmanDentex? No — clear aligners are private treatment, since adult teeth straightening is treated as cosmetic. NHS orthodontics for under-18s is only available where a practice holds an NHS orthodontic contract, after a referral from a general dentist and an IOTN assessment. Are Portman Dental Care and Dentex the same company now? Yes — Portman Dental Care and Dentex Health combined in 2023 to form PortmanDentex, and the UK holding company was renamed PortmanDentex Limited in September 2024. Practices that still show older Portman or Dentex branding, or only a local practice name, can be part of the same group. How do I know if a practice is part of Portman Clear Brace Group? Portman Clear Brace Group lists its practices by town on its own website, covering around 50 locations across Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Each keeps its local practice name, so search the list for your area rather than looking for Portman branding on the door. At the consultation, ask who will supervise your treatment and whether they are a dentist or a GDC-registered specialist orthodontist. 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Upload guided photos and get a tailored recommendation for your teeth and bite. [Start Photo Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Find an Orthodontist](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations) Citation details Title PortmanDentex Orthodontics & Clear Aligners UK | Cost, Insurance & NHS (2026) Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Published 2026-09-01 Updated 2026-09-19 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/dental-providers/portmandentex](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/dental-providers/portmandentex)