Understand your options
Orthodontics comes with a lot of questions, and you deserve straight answers before you sit in anyone's chair. Everything here is written by our specialist team: what the treatments are, what they cost, how the process works, and what to expect along the way.
The essentials
FAQ
The questions every patient and parent asks, answered plainly: pain, timing, food, sport, costs and more.
Read the FAQ ›How treatment works
The journey from your first free assessment to the day your braces come off, step by step with no surprises.
See the process ›Pricing
Transparent fees for every treatment type, what is included, and how interest-free payment plans work.
See pricing ›Get to know each treatment
Braces
Classic and ceramic braces, what they cost, how long they take, and who they suit best.
Braces guide ›Clear aligners
Near-invisible trays planned by a specialist, including the Clarity and Angel systems we use.
Aligners guide ›Early treatment
When children should first be checked, what early treatment helps with, and when waiting is wiser.
Children's guide ›Retainers
Keeping your result for life, plus replacements for anyone, even if you were treated elsewhere.
Retainers guide ›Second opinions
Already have a quote or a plan from elsewhere? What a free specialist second opinion covers.
Second opinion ›Visiting the clinic
What to expect at appointments, how we keep visits running on time, and how parents stay involved.
Clinic guide ›Articles from our specialist team
Deeper dives into orthodontic questions, written for Auckland families. New articles are added regularly.
A quick guide to where to start
There is a lot to take in when you are weighing up orthodontics, so here is a simple way to find the page that answers your question first. There is no wrong place to begin, and no need to read everything at once. Follow whichever thread matches what is on your mind today.
If you are still deciding between treatments, our guides to braces in Auckland and clear aligners walk through how each one works, what it feels like day to day, and who each option tends to suit. Both are planned and delivered by our specialist orthodontist, Dr Shaz MacAvoy, so whichever path you choose, the same careful thinking sits behind it. If you are choosing for a child or teenager, these guides are a gentle place to begin.
Wondering about the investment? Our pricing page sets out what treatment costs and what is included, with no surprises and nothing hidden, and our payment calculator lets you estimate a comfortable monthly figure on an interest-free plan in just a few seconds. Most families are pleasantly surprised at how manageable it can be once the cost is spread out over the course of treatment.
Have a specific question in mind, such as how long treatment usually takes or what happens once your braces come off? Our frequently asked questions gather the answers we give most often in the clinic, and our blog goes a little deeper into the topics people ask about most, all written in plain English by our team, with no hype and no jargon.
Whichever page you open first, remember that everything here is designed to help you make an unhurried, well-informed decision. Take your time, follow the links that matter to you, and reach out whenever you are ready. We are always happy to answer a question, point you to the right guide, or simply talk things through with you in person.
Ready to take the next step? You do not need a referral, and your first visit is a complimentary Smile Assessment, usually within three weeks. Our new patients page explains exactly what to expect from that first visit, so you can arrive knowing there is no pressure and nothing to pay, just a friendly, honest conversation about your options.
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