A free orthodontic consultation in Auckland, no referral needed
Every child and teenager's first visit to Milk Orthodontics is a free 20 minute Smile Assessment with our Treatment Coordinator, at Newmarket or Albany. You get an honest answer on whether anything needs doing, when, and a clear guide to cost. Adults start with our free online assessment instead. No referral, no obligation, and if the answer is wait, we will say so.
4.9 from 75 Google reviews · Specialist orthodontist · Newmarket and Albany · Call (09) 520 1880
Reviewed by Dr Shaz MacAvoy, Specialist Orthodontist. Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Orthodontics), registered with the Dental Council of New Zealand.
What happens at the free visit
1. We look
Our Treatment Coordinator looks at your child's teeth and bite and takes a few photos. There are no X-rays at this visit and nothing that hurts.
2. We explain
You hear, in plain words, what we can see: whether things are developing normally, whether something is worth watching, or whether a specialist look is the right next step.
3. You decide
If treatment looks worthwhile you get a cost guide and the option to book the specialist consultation. If it is too early, we check again in a year, at no charge.
The free visit and the specialist consultation
Two different appointments, and you can start with either.
Free Smile Assessment
With our Treatment Coordinator. The right first step for most children and teens.
- About 20 minutes, in the clinic
- A look at the teeth and bite, plus photos
- Honest advice on whether and when to treat
- A guide to cost and payment plans
- No referral, no fee, no obligation
Specialist consultation, $390
With Dr Shaz MacAvoy, specialist orthodontist. Book it directly if treatment is likely or you want a second opinion.
- Full diagnostic records including X-rays and photos
- A specialist diagnosis
- A written treatment plan with options
- An exact all-inclusive quote, in writing
- Bookable directly, no free visit needed first
Two clinics, choose either
Newmarket
Suite 27, 2 Nuffield Street, Newmarket, Auckland 1023. Our home since 2015, a short walk from Newmarket station. About the Newmarket clinic.
Albany
6 Munroe Lane, Albany, on the North Shore. Currently by appointment on Wednesdays, with more hours coming. Free patient parking at the Wilson carpark on Davies Drive. About the Albany clinic.
Patients can switch between clinics at any time.
Answered honestly
Is the orthodontic consultation really free?
Yes. The first visit for a child or teenager is a free 20 minute Smile Assessment with our Treatment Coordinator. There is no fee, no referral needed and no obligation to go further.
Do I need a referral from my dentist?
No. Anyone can book directly with a specialist orthodontist in New Zealand. If your dentist has suggested a check, that is a good prompt, but you do not need a letter.
What is the difference between the free visit and the $390 consultation?
The free Smile Assessment is a first look with our Treatment Coordinator: photos, a look at the teeth and bite, honest advice on whether and when treatment is worthwhile, and a cost guide. The $390 consultation is the specialist visit with Dr Shaz: full records including X-rays, a diagnosis, a written treatment plan and an exact all-inclusive quote.
Can we skip the free visit and book the specialist consultation directly?
Yes. If you already know treatment is likely, or you want a second opinion on a plan from elsewhere, book the $390 specialist consultation straight away.
How long does the free consultation take?
About 20 minutes. Allow a little longer on your first visit for a short form and a look around the clinic.
What should we bring?
Just your child. If you have a recent X-ray from your dentist or a treatment plan from another practice, bring that too, but it is not required.
Can adults book a free consultation?
Adults start with our free online Smile Assessment, which gives you a specialist-reviewed answer from your own photos. If you would rather talk it through, call us on (09) 520 1880.
Which clinic should we book?
Whichever suits you. Newmarket is at Suite 27, 2 Nuffield Street. Albany is at 6 Munroe Lane, currently by appointment on Wednesdays with more hours coming. You can switch between clinics at any time.
Book the free visit
Twenty minutes at Newmarket or Albany. No referral, no fee, and an honest answer on whether your child needs anything yet.
Not sure it is time yet? Read when a child should first see an orthodontist or check the signs your child may need braces.