Dentists
Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre
98 Sheep Street,Bicester, Bicester OX26 6LP
Overview
Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre is a dental practice located on Sheep Street in the market town of Bicester, Oxfordshire. The practice specializes in comprehensive dental care with a particular focus on dental implants, which represents an advanced treatment option for patients seeking tooth replacement solutions.
The centre provides a range of services typical of modern dental practices, including general dentistry, preventative care, cosmetic treatments, and specialized implant procedures. The emphasis on implant dentistry suggests the practice has invested in advanced technology and specialist training to offer patients high-quality tooth replacement options that provide improved functionality and aesthetics compared to traditional alternatives.
Located in central Bicester, the practice serves patients from the local area and surrounding communities. The practice aims to provide accessible dental care with a modern approach, offering both routine dental health services and more specialized treatments for those requiring complex restorative dentistry. Patients can typically expect a professional environment equipped to handle various dental needs under one roof.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can register at Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre in Bicester by calling 01869 252788, visiting the practice in person, or completing a registration form on their website. Unlike GP registration, you do not need to live within a catchment area to join an NHS dentist — you can register with any practice that is accepting NHS patients. You will be asked for your name, date of birth, address, medical history, and details of any medications you take. Your first appointment will usually include a full dental examination.
NHS dental places can be limited and availability changes frequently. Contact Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre directly on 01869 252788 to check whether they are currently accepting new NHS patients. If Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre is full, you can call NHS 111 or use the NHS website (nhs.uk) to find other NHS dentists near Bicester accepting new patients. You do not need a referral — simply contact the practice.
If you are registered at Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre, call 01869 252788 during opening hours for an emergency appointment. Outside surgery hours, call NHS 111 for advice — they can direct you to the nearest emergency dental service. Go to A&E only if you have uncontrolled bleeding, facial swelling affecting breathing or swallowing, or trauma to the face or jaw. For dental pain at home, take over-the-counter painkillers (ibuprofen or paracetamol), rinse with warm salt water, and apply a cold compress to the outside of the cheek.
NHS dental charges in England are set nationally and apply at Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre. As of 2024, Band 1 (check-up, diagnosis, X-rays, scale and polish if needed, preventive advice) costs £26.80. Band 2 (fillings, root canal treatment, extractions) costs £73.50. Band 3 (crowns, dentures, bridges) costs £319.10. An urgent dental treatment charge is £26.80. If you need more than one treatment in the same course, you only pay the highest band. You may be entitled to free NHS dental care if you are under 18, under 19 and in full-time education, pregnant or have had a baby in the last 12 months, receiving certain benefits, or hold an HC2 certificate.
Yes, Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre may offer sedation options for anxious patients including inhalation sedation (nitrous oxide / laughing gas), which provides mild relaxation and is suitable for mild to moderate anxiety, and intravenous (IV) sedation, which provides deeper relaxation for more anxious patients or longer procedures — you remain conscious but very relaxed and are unlikely to remember the treatment. Sedation is administered by trained professionals and is very safe. Let Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre know about your anxiety at 01869 252788.
Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre in Bicester offers a comprehensive range of cosmetic dental treatments including porcelain veneers, composite bonding, professional tooth whitening (in-surgery and take-home), smile makeovers, gum contouring, white fillings, and tooth-coloured crowns. A cosmetic consultation allows your dentist to assess your smile goals and create a personalised treatment plan. Many patients combine several treatments for a complete smile transformation.
Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre maintains the highest standards of infection control and is regulated by the CQC. All instruments are sterilised using autoclaves, single-use items are discarded after each patient, and treatment rooms are thoroughly disinfected between appointments.
Yes, Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre offers dental implants as a long-term solution for missing teeth. Treatment involves placing a titanium implant into the jawbone, which integrates over 3-6 months, then attaching a custom-made crown, bridge, or denture. Implant options include single tooth implants, implant-supported bridges, and All-on-4 full arch replacements. Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre uses advanced imaging (CBCT scans) for precise planning. Finance options are typically available to spread the cost. Book a free or low-cost implant consultation to discuss your suitability.
Private dental practices like Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre often offer flexible appointment times including early morning, evening, and weekend slots. Contact Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre on 01869 252788 for current opening hours and to find a convenient time for your visit.
Some private dental practices also hold an NHS contract and offer both NHS and private treatment. Contact Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre on 01869 252788 to confirm whether NHS dental care is available alongside their private services. If Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre is private-only, NHS dental charges do not apply — you will pay private fees for all treatments.
Yes, Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre provides root canal (endodontic) treatment to save teeth that are infected or severely decayed. Modern root canal treatment is carried out under local anaesthetic and is generally no more uncomfortable than a filling. Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre may use rotary endodontics and advanced imaging for efficient, precise treatment. Saving a natural tooth with root canal treatment is usually preferable to extraction.
Private treatment at Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre is priced individually per procedure. As a guide, a private dental examination typically costs £50-100, tooth whitening £250-600, a porcelain veneer £400-1,000 per tooth, a dental implant £2,000-3,000 per tooth, and Invisalign £2,500-5,500. Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre provides a detailed written treatment plan with all costs before any work begins so you can make an informed decision. Ask about finance plans and payment options.
Yes, composite bonding at Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre is a popular, minimally invasive cosmetic treatment where tooth-coloured composite resin is sculpted directly onto teeth to repair chips, close gaps, reshape teeth, or cover discolouration. Unlike veneers, bonding usually requires no drilling or anaesthetic and can be completed in a single visit. Results typically last 3-7 years with good care.
Bicester Dental Care & Implant Centre may offer immediate implant placement (teeth-in-a-day) for suitable candidates. This technique places implants and provisional teeth in a single visit using advanced 3D planning. Not all patients are suitable — factors include bone quality, oral health, and the number of teeth being replaced. Your dentist will assess your suitability during a consultation with CBCT imaging.