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Specialist orthodontist in Albany

We are now taking bookings for consultations at our new Albany clinic, bringing specialist braces and clear aligners for children, teenagers and adults to Auckland's North Shore. Opening August 2026 at 6-8 Munroe Lane. Book now to be among the first through the door.

6-8 Munroe Lane, Albany. Now taking bookings. No referral needed.

Reviewed by Dr Shaz MacAvoy, Specialist Orthodontist. Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Orthodontics), registered with the Dental Council of New Zealand.

Location
6-8 Munroe Lane, Albany, North Shore
Opening
August 2026, now taking bookings
Treatments
Braces & clear aligners, all ages
Referral
Not needed, book direct
4 degreesSpecialist orthodontist with four university qualifications
NZ + UKDual-registered with DCNZ and the UK GDC
PublishedPeer-reviewed orthodontic researcher
Award-winningBest Design Awards clinic, Newmarket
Southern CrossAffiliated Provider partner

Founded and led by specialist orthodontist Dr Shahrzad MacAvoy. Your treatment is always with a registered specialist orthodontist.

the clinic

A specialist orthodontist for the North Shore

North Shore families have often had to travel across the bridge for specialist orthodontic care. Our Albany clinic changes that, with the same specialist-led approach as our established, award-winning Newmarket practice.

Right in Albany

6-8 Munroe Lane, in the heart of Albany, close to the motorway with easy parking nearby.

Specialist-led

Every treatment is planned and delivered by a registered specialist orthodontist, start to finish.

The full range

Braces and clear aligners for the whole family, the same care our Newmarket patients know.

treatments

What we will offer in Albany

Braces

Metal and clear braces for children, teens and adults. More about braces.

Clear aligners

Specialist-planned clear aligners for the right cases. More about aligners.

Every age

From a first check in childhood to adult treatment. See all our treatment options.

You can choose either clinic for any visit, Newmarket or Albany, and switch between them at any time for your convenience. Free Smile Assessments are available in clinic or on Zoom, with transparent pricing and interest-free payment plans.

how it works

Three simple steps to a new smile

1

Free Smile Assessment

A free, no-obligation chat with our Treatment Coordinator, in clinic or on Zoom, to talk through your goals and options.

2

Diagnosis and your plan

Photographs, digital 3D scans and any x-rays needed, then a specialist examination, your personalised treatment plan and exact quote in writing.

3

Start treatment, fully supported

Paperwork and payment sorted, scans taken, then treatment begins, with our team supporting you at every visit through to retainers.

what our patients say

Trusted by Auckland families

I had the absolute best experience at Milk. Dr Shaz and her team have done a wonderful job at producing a smile that was so much better than I had ever hoped for. I always felt that my concerns were listened to and made me feel valued at every appointment.

CChelsea, Manukau

Dr Shahrzad MacAvoy is an amazing specialist! Always professional and extremely knowledgeable, and we are incredibly happy with the final results of our daughter's smile. A beautiful clinic with exceptional service every time.

KKatrina, Kohimarama
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Albany bookings are open. Send us your details and our team will be in touch to arrange your consultation at the new clinic.

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questions

Albany clinic questions

Is there an orthodontist in Albany?

Yes, Milk Orthodontics is opening a specialist orthodontist clinic at 6-8 Munroe Lane, Albany, in August 2026, offering braces and clear aligners for children, teenagers and adults across Auckland's North Shore. We are now taking bookings for consultations.

When does the Albany clinic open?

Our Albany clinic opens in August 2026 at 6-8 Munroe Lane, and we are now taking bookings for consultations. Book now to be among the first patients through the door.

Where is the Albany clinic?

6-8 Munroe Lane, in central Albany on Auckland's North Shore, close to the motorway and easy to reach from across the North Shore and Hibiscus Coast.

Do you treat the wider North Shore?

Yes, we care for patients from right across the wider North Shore. Albany is well placed for the whole North Shore, including Rosedale, Greenhithe, Browns Bay and the Hibiscus Coast. You can choose either clinic, Newmarket or Albany, and switch between them at any time for your convenience.

What treatments will the Albany clinic offer?

The full range, the same as Newmarket: braces and clear aligners for children, teenagers and adults, all planned and delivered by a specialist orthodontist.

Who is the orthodontist at the Albany clinic?

Your treatment is with Dr Shaz MacAvoy, a registered specialist orthodontist. Milk Orthodontics is founded and led by Dr Shahrzad MacAvoy, who holds four university qualifications and is dually registered with the Dental Council of New Zealand and the UK General Dental Council.

Do I need a referral?

No, you can book directly with no referral needed. If your dentist has referred you, bring along any notes or x-rays they gave you.

north shore, your turn

Your new smile starts in Albany

We are now taking bookings for consultations at our new Albany clinic, opening August 2026. You are welcome at either clinic, and you can switch between Albany and Newmarket at any time for your convenience.