--- title: "Orthodontists in Upper Heyford | Compare NHS & Private Practices" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/upper-heyford description: "Compare 1 orthodontic practice in Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire: treatments listed, NHS or private, public ratings and distance from the town centre." updated: 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Orthodontists in Upper Heyford Compare 1 orthodontic practice in Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Upper Heyford](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/upper-heyford) ## Compare Orthodontists in Upper Heyford 1 practice is on our register for Upper Heyford. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Heyford Smiles Dental Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/heyford-smiles-dental-clinic) OX25 5BZ | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, Retainers | Private | 5.0 (296 reviews) | Under a mile | ## 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) | Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules. ## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas [Caulcott](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/caulcott) [Fritwell](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/fritwell) [Fewcott](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/fewcott) [Somerton](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/somerton) [Ardley](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/ardley) [Souldern](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/souldern) [All Areas in Oxfordshire](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/oxfordshire) Practice information is compiled from official public sources including CQC, NHS registers, and practice websites. Listings are informational and are not clinical endorsements. ### Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontists in Upper Heyford How many orthodontists are there in Upper Heyford? There is 1 orthodontic practice on our register for Upper Heyford. Which orthodontist in Upper Heyford has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Heyford Smiles Dental Clinic has the highest average rating on our register for Upper Heyford: 5.0 from 296 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Upper Heyford? NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. 18-year-olds in qualifying full-time education are also exempt, as are adults on certain benefits or low incomes, and one charge covers the full course from fitting to retainers. 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