# Milk Orthodontics

> Specialist orthodontic practice in Auckland, New Zealand. Braces and clear aligners for children, teenagers and adults. Established 2015. Newmarket clinic open now; Albany clinic opening August 2026. Led by specialist orthodontist Dr Shaz MacAvoy (registered name Dr Shahrzad MacAvoy).

## About

- Specialist-led: every treatment is planned and delivered by a registered specialist orthodontist, not a general dentist.
- Dr Shaz MacAvoy holds four university qualifications including a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Orthodontics, is dual-registered with the Dental Council of New Zealand and the UK General Dental Council, and is a published orthodontic researcher.
- Award-winning clinic: Silver at the 2019 Best Design Awards.
- Southern Cross Affiliated Provider.
- A registered oral health therapist on the team provides simple hygiene cleans and baby tooth removal as part of orthodontic care, complementary to the patient's regular dentist.
- Registered orthodontic auxiliaries assist chairside under the specialist's supervision.
- Social: https://www.facebook.com/milkorthodontics/ and https://www.instagram.com/milkorthodontics/

## Locations

- Newmarket (open now): Suite 27, 2 Nuffield Street, corner of Nuffield St and Remuera Rd, Newmarket, Auckland 1023. Opposite Newmarket Train Station, free parking at Nuffield St Carpark. Phone (09) 520 1880, email hello@milkorthodontics.co.nz. Patient hours Monday to Thursday 8:00am to 5:00pm; Friday 8:00am to 12:00pm (admin only).
- Albany (opening August 2026): 6-8 Munroe Lane, Albany, North Shore. Register interest at https://milkorthodontics.co.nz/orthodontist-albany.html

## Getting started

- Free Smile Assessment: $0, about 20 minutes, in clinic or on Zoom, with the Treatment Coordinator. No referral needed.
- Diagnostic Work-up: $390, bookable directly without the free assessment first. Includes records, photographs, digital 3D scans, x-rays as required, specialist examination and diagnosis, and a written treatment plan with an exact quote.
- Book at https://calendly.com/milkorthodontics

## Pricing (NZD, GST inclusive, all-inclusive fees)

- Simple or cosmetic alignment: from $7,900
- Comprehensive treatment, straightforward cases: from $9,900
- Comprehensive treatment, moderate cases: $10,400
- Comprehensive treatment, complex cases (including tooth removal): $10,900
- Comprehensive treatment, most complex cases (impacted tooth guidance, pronounced underbite, treatment alongside jaw surgery): $12,900
- Children's early treatment, Phase 1 and Phase 2 quoted together: typically $11,900 to $12,500
- Early Phase 1 on its own (only where a second phase is genuinely not needed or wanted): from $4,500
- Every quote includes records, appliances, all appointments, retainers and aftercare. Exact figure confirmed in writing after the specialist examination.
- Interest-free payment plans on all braces and clear aligner treatments; a longer plan (usually over 30 months) is available for combined two-phase children's treatment. $500 discount for comprehensive treatment paid in full. Family discounts available. Flexible arrangements case by case if the standard plan does not suit.

## Treatments

- Classic metal braces: https://milkorthodontics.co.nz/braces-auckland.html
- LightForce custom 3D-printed clear braces: https://milkorthodontics.co.nz/lightforce.html
- Clear aligners (primarily Angel Aligners; Clarity also available): https://milkorthodontics.co.nz/clear-aligners-auckland.html
- Invisalign: not currently offered. Milk treated patients with Invisalign in the past and now primarily uses Angel Aligners. Honest comparison for people searching for Invisalign: https://milkorthodontics.co.nz/invisalign.html
- Children's early treatment, plates and expanders: https://milkorthodontics.co.nz/childrens-orthodontics-auckland.html
- Retainers, including replacements for people treated elsewhere: https://milkorthodontics.co.nz/retainers-auckland.html
- Second opinions: https://milkorthodontics.co.nz/second-opinion.html

## Key pages

- Pricing: https://milkorthodontics.co.nz/prices.html
- FAQs: https://milkorthodontics.co.nz/faq.html
- Process: https://milkorthodontics.co.nz/process.html
- Team: https://milkorthodontics.co.nz/team.html
- Testimonials and before/afters: https://milkorthodontics.co.nz/testimonials.html
- Albany clinic (opening August 2026): https://milkorthodontics.co.nz/orthodontist-albany.html
- Learn: https://milkorthodontics.co.nz/learn.html
- For referring dentists: https://milkorthodontics.co.nz/for-dentists
- Refer a patient: https://milkorthodontics.co.nz/refer-a-patient.html
- Blog: https://milkorthodontics.co.nz/blog.html
- Contact: https://milkorthodontics.co.nz/contact-us.html