The bites and smiles we fix.
Most people come to us with one of a handful of common problems. Here they are, each with real before and afters from our Auckland clinic. Not sure which one is yours? A free Smile Assessment will tell you exactly, and whether treatment is even needed.
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Reviewed by Dr Shaz MacAvoy, Specialist Orthodontist. Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Orthodontics), registered with the Dental Council of New Zealand.
Crowded teeth
Overlapping or twisted teeth from too little room, straightened into an even line.
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Gaps between teeth
Spaces between the teeth, closed for an even, complete smile.
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Overbite & overjet
Upper front teeth that overlap or sit too far ahead of the lower ones, brought into line.
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Deep bite
A bite so deep the upper teeth cover the lower ones, opened up to meet evenly.
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Buck teeth
Prominent upper front teeth that stick out, moved back into a comfortable bite.
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Crossbite
Upper teeth biting inside the lower teeth, widened and aligned so they meet correctly.
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Impacted teeth
A tooth stuck and unable to come through, gently guided into the arch.
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Missing teeth
Gaps from teeth that never developed, closed or restored for a complete smile.
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Underbite
Lower front teeth that bite ahead of the uppers, guided back into a correct, even bite.
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Open bite
Front teeth that do not meet when the back teeth close, brought together so they touch evenly.
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Thumb sucking
A long thumb or dummy habit that pushes the front teeth apart, gently corrected once the habit stops.
Learn more →These are the conditions we see most often, and we treat plenty more, including jaw growth problems and complex bites. Whatever is going on, a specialist orthodontist will give you an honest answer. We treat children and adults, with braces, clear and ceramic braces or clear aligners.
Clear pricing, whatever your bite
The first step is a free Smile Assessment, in the clinic or over Zoom. A full diagnostic work-up with a written plan and exact quote is $390. Simple cosmetic treatment from $7,900, comprehensive specialist treatment from $9,900 with most cases around $10,400, all-inclusive of records, appliances, appointments, retainers and aftercare. Interest-free in-house plans work out around $60 to $76 a week, and family discounts apply for siblings.
Not sure which one fits? Here is how we find out
Many of these bites and smiles overlap, and a lot of them are hard to spot from the outside. The good news is you do not need to work out which one is yours. That is exactly what a specialist assessment is for.
A proper look
Start with a complimentary 20-minute Smile Assessment with Colleen, in clinic or on Zoom. It is a relaxed, no-obligation chance to talk through what you have noticed and what you would like to change. No referral is needed.
A specialist diagnosis
When it is time for a full work-up, specialist orthodontist Dr Shaz MacAvoy reviews photographs, digital 3D scans and any x-rays needed, to pinpoint what is happening with your teeth and jaws beneath the surface.
A plan made for you
You then receive a clear treatment plan and an exact quote in writing, with the right appliance chosen for your case. First appointments are usually available within three weeks.
It also helps to know that many of these conditions travel together. Crowding often comes hand in hand with a bite that does not quite meet, and a habit like thumb sucking can shape how the teeth and jaws grow. Rather than trying to label it yourself, it is far easier to let a specialist see the whole picture and tell you what, if anything, is worth doing.
For children, an early check from around age seven lets us catch anything that needs guiding while there is plenty of natural growth to work with. Often the answer is simply to keep an eye on things for now. Whatever your age, most of these conditions are very treatable once we understand exactly what is going on, and the sooner we take a look, the more options you tend to have. There is no cost and no obligation in finding out where you stand.
Find out exactly what your smile needs
A free 20 minute Smile Assessment, in the clinic or over Zoom. No referral needed, no obligation, just honest specialist advice on your bite and the simplest way to fix it.
See more before and after results.