--- title: "Portman Smile Clinic Bicester | Orthodontist in Bicester" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/portman-smile-clinic-bicester description: "Portman Smile Clinic Bicester is an orthodontic practice in Bicester. Rated 4.7/5 from 164 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Portman Smile Clinic Bicester Unit A4, Pioneer Square, Bure Pl, Bicester OX26 6FA, UK, [Banbury](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bicester) OX26 6FA 4.7 (164 reviews) Ceramic Braces Clear Aligners Fixed Braces Invisalign NHS Braces Retainers [01869 243135](tel:01869 243135) [Visit Website](https://www.bicestersmileclinic.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=3563375225710984723&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) ## About This Practice For patients in Bicester, Portman Smile Clinic Bicester is one of the orthodontic practices on our register. Other practices nearby include Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre in Bicester (under a mile away), Greytown Dental Practice Ltd in Bicester (under a mile away), and Market Square Dental in Bicester (about 1 mile away). 164 reviews give this practice an average rating of 4.7/5. Both NHS and private treatment routes are available, subject to eligibility. The practice address is Unit A4, Pioneer Square, Bure Pl, Bicester OX26 6FA, UK, postcode OX26 6FA. Wheelchair access is reported to be available. This is one of 4 practices on our Bicester register. Treatment at this practice is reported to be provided by a specialist orthodontist, rather than a general dentist. A free initial consultation is reported to be available at this practice. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. This practice is reported to use digital or 3D scanning technology as part of assessment. Its 4.7 rating is below the review-weighted average of 4.9 across the practices we track in Bicester. Treatment options at this practice include Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Ceramic Braces, subject to clinical assessment. ## Portman Smile Clinic Bicester at a Glance | Address | Unit A4, Pioneer Square, Bure Pl, Bicester OX26 6FA, UK, Bicester, OX26 6FA | | --- | --- | | Nation | England | | NHS dental services | NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) | | Funding listed | NHS and private | | Treatments listed | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces, Retainers | | Public rating | 4.7 out of 5 from 164 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre, Bicester — under a mile | | Details last checked | May 2026 | Sources: our orthodontic practice register, ONS geography via postcodes.io and UK NHS dental charge schedules. Distances are straight-line. ## Around Portman Smile Clinic Bicester Portman Smile Clinic Bicester sits in a census neighbourhood of 1,741 residents, 3.6% of them aged 10 to 15, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. The Bicester School is the closest secondary school, 0.3 miles from the practice. Patients here can choose from 3 other orthodontic practices within three miles. By public rating it is 4th of 4 rated practices within three miles. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,741 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 3.6% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 33.7% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | The Bicester School (0.3 miles); The Cooper School (0.7 miles); Whitelands Academy (1.0 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 3 (2 offer NHS, 3 list clear aligners) | | Rating among nearby practices | 4th of 4 rated practices within three miles | | Residents in OX26 | 6,976 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in OX26 | 28.5% | | Residents per square kilometre in OX26 | 3,719 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the OX26 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/ox26) ## NHS Orthodontics in Bicester 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. NHS dental services in this area are commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board. Portman Smile Clinic Bicester is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Portman Smile Clinic Bicester offer NHS treatment? Portman Smile Clinic Bicester offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Portman Smile Clinic Bicester offer? Portman Smile Clinic Bicester offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Ceramic Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does Portman Smile Clinic Bicester offer a free consultation? Portman Smile Clinic Bicester is reported to offer a free initial consultation or smile assessment. Confirm current availability directly with the practice. Is Portman Smile Clinic Bicester run by a specialist orthodontist? Portman Smile Clinic Bicester is reported to be led by a specialist orthodontist, rather than a general dentist offering orthodontic treatment. Confirm current registration directly with the practice. Does Portman Smile Clinic Bicester use digital scanning? Portman Smile Clinic Bicester is reported to use digital or 3D scanning technology as part of assessment, which can remove the need for traditional dental impressions. Is Portman Smile Clinic Bicester accessible? Portman Smile Clinic Bicester is reported to offer wheelchair access. Confirm current accessibility directly with the practice before visiting. Where is Portman Smile Clinic Bicester located? Portman Smile Clinic Bicester is located in Banbury. How many orthodontists are there in Bicester? We currently track 4 orthodontic practices in Bicester, of which Portman Smile Clinic Bicester is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Portman Smile Clinic Bicester? 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. What other orthodontists are near Portman Smile Clinic Bicester? The nearest other practices on our register are Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre (Bicester, under a mile away), Greytown Dental Practice Ltd (Bicester, under a mile away), and Market Square Dental (Bicester, about 1 mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Portman Smile Clinic Bicester, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Portman Smile Clinic Bicester on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Banbury View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/bicester) [Ceramic braces explained View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/ceramic-braces) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [Fixed braces: what to expect View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/braces) [NHS orthodontic treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/nhs) [Orthodontic insurance options View](https://virtualconsultant.online/insurance) [Orthodontist vs dentist: what's the difference? 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The nearest is Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre, under a mile away. | Practice | From Portman Smile Clinic Bicester | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bicester-dental-care-implant-centre), Bicester | under a mile north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 4.8 (68) | | [Greytown Dental Practice Ltd](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/greytown-dental-practice-ltd), Bicester | under a mile south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.9 (1,011) | | [Market Square Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/market-square-dental), Bicester | 1.1 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 4.9 (710) | | [Heyford Smiles Dental Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/heyford-smiles-dental-clinic), Upper Heyford | 4.8 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | specialist, Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 5.0 (296) | | [Ridentes Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ridentes-dental-practice), Kidlington | 7.8 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (182) | | [Smile With Us](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smile-with-us), Kidlington | 7.9 miles south-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.9 (101) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Portman Smile Clinic Bicester. [Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre — Bicester (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bicester-dental-care-implant-centre) [Greytown Dental Practice Ltd — Bicester (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/greytown-dental-practice-ltd) [Market Square Dental — Bicester (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/market-square-dental) [Heyford Smiles Dental Clinic — Upper Heyford (5 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/heyford-smiles-dental-clinic) [Ridentes Dental Practice — Kidlington (8 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ridentes-dental-practice) [Smile With Us — Kidlington (8 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smile-with-us) [Compare All Orthodontists in Bicester](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bicester) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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