A specialist orthodontist,
not a dentist with braces
A specialist orthodontist is a dentist who then completed years of extra university training in orthodontics alone, so aligning teeth and correcting bites is all they do. A general dentist can offer braces or aligners, but a specialist plans the complex cases every day. At Milk, Dr Shaz is a registered specialist orthodontist in Auckland, and you can see her directly, no referral 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.
Founded and led by specialist orthodontist Dr Shaz MacAvoy. Your treatment is always planned and directed by a registered specialist orthodontist.
What a specialist orthodontist brings
Every orthodontist starts as a dentist, then trains for years more in one thing only: moving teeth and jaws safely and predictably. That focus is what you choose when you see a specialist.
Years of extra training
On top of a dental degree, a specialist completes around three more years of university training devoted entirely to orthodontics.
Orthodontics all day
It is all we do. That focus shows in careful planning, a precise finish, and confidence with more complex cases.
Every appliance, no bias
Because we are independent, we fit the appliance to your result, whether that is braces, clear aligners or plates, rather than to one brand.
Plenty of our patients arrive on referral from their own dentist, and we keep that dentist informed throughout. A specialist opinion sits alongside your family dental care, it does not replace it.
A specialist orthodontist near you in Auckland
Two clinics, chosen to be easy to reach from across Auckland and the North Shore.
Newmarket
On the corner of Nuffield Street and Remuera Road, with free parking nearby and a short walk from Newmarket Station. More about our Newmarket clinic ›
- Suite 27, 2 Nuffield Street, Newmarket
- Handy for Remuera, Parnell, Epsom and Ellerslie
- Free Smile Assessments in clinic or on Zoom
Albany
A second specialist clinic for the North Shore, opening in 2026 at Munroe Lane in central Albany.
- 6-8 Munroe Lane, Albany
- For the North Shore, Hibiscus Coast and beyond
- Register your interest for opening offers
Orthodontics for the whole family
Children
A first specialist check from around age seven catches issues early, while a child is still growing. Often we simply watch and guide.
Teenagers
The classic age for braces or clear aligners, timed around the adult teeth and the school years.
Adults
It is never too late. A large share of our patients are adults who decided their smile was worth it.
Not sure where to start? A Free Smile Assessment is the easy first step, with no obligation. See our treatment options or pricing.
Start with a Free Smile Assessment
A relaxed first look with our Treatment Coordinator, in Newmarket or on Zoom. No referral needed, and no pressure to proceed.
Common questions
What is the difference between an orthodontist and a dentist?
Every orthodontist first qualifies as a dentist, then completes around three more years of university training focused only on aligning teeth and jaws. A general dentist looks after your overall oral health, while a specialist orthodontist plans and carries out tooth movement every day. Many of our patients come on referral from their own dentist.
Where in Auckland is Milk Orthodontics?
Our established clinic is in Newmarket, on the corner of Nuffield Street and Remuera Road, with free parking nearby and a short walk from Newmarket Station. A second specialist clinic opens in Albany, on the North Shore, in 2026.
Do I need a referral to see an orthodontist?
No, you do not need a referral. You can book directly with us, no referral needed. If your dentist has referred you, bring any notes or x-rays they gave you and we will take it from there.
Do you treat adults, or only children and teenagers?
We treat all ages. Teeth can be straightened at almost any age, and a good share of our patients are adults. We also see children from around age seven for an early check.
How much do braces cost in Auckland?
Simple and cosmetic treatment starts from around $7,900, and comprehensive treatment from $9,900, always quoted individually after a specialist assessment. You can see the full breakdown on our pricing page.
Ready when you are
See a specialist orthodontist in Newmarket, or be first in line at Albany. Book a Free Smile Assessment today. Your first visit is free, a full work-up with your written plan and exact quote is $390, and interest-free weekly payment plans are available.
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