Specialist orthodontics
for the East Coast Bays
and Hibiscus Coast,
without the trip to town.
Milk Orthodontics' Albany clinic at 6-8 Munroe Lane is about 10 minutes from Browns Bay and Mairangi Bay and about 15 to 20 minutes down the motorway from Orewa and Whangaparaoa, with free patient parking. Specialist orthodontist Dr Shaz MacAvoy plans every case: braces, clear aligners and early treatment for children, teens and adults. The first step is free, and you do not need a referral.
Free first step, no referral needed. Choose Albany or Newmarket and switch at any time.
Reviewed by Dr Shaz MacAvoy, Specialist Orthodontist. Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Orthodontics), registered with the Dental Council of New Zealand.
Albany is the closest specialist orthodontist for Browns Bay and the Hibiscus Coast
6-8 Munroe Lane, Albany
In the heart of Albany, just off the Northern Motorway, central to the whole North Shore.
About 10 minutes from Browns Bay, 15 to 20 from Orewa
Free patient parking at the Wilson carpark on Davies Drive, plus on-street parking on Davies Drive and nearby. Give your registration to the front desk when you arrive.
Or Newmarket, over the bridge
Our original clinic at 2 Nuffield Street, Newmarket. Choose whichever suits your week, and switch between the two at any time.
More about the clinic, the team and the hours on our Albany page.
Families we see from
Why families from Browns Bay and the Hibiscus Coast choose a specialist
Bays and Coast families no longer need to drive into the city for a specialist orthodontist: Albany is on the way to everything.
Every case is diagnosed and planned by a registered specialist orthodontist, not just a clinician who also offers aligners.
Appointments that fit around Rangitoto College, Long Bay College, Orewa College and Whangaparaoa College.
LightForce custom 3D-printed braces and Angel Aligners, with real before and after results you can see.
Transparent, all-inclusive fees quoted in writing, and interest-free plans from about $60 a week.
Not sure yet? Send a few photos from your phone and get your options within 2 working days, free.
Specialist care for every age
One practice for the whole family: children's early assessment from around age seven, teens, and adults, with braces, clear aligners and LightForce custom braces all available at Albany. See real before and after results from Auckland patients.
Clear pricing, the same at both clinics
The first step is free: get your options online from your phone, or book a 20 minute Smile Assessment with our Treatment Coordinator at Albany or Newmarket. A New Patient Consultation with Dr Shaz, a written plan and your exact quote is $390.
Fees include records, appliances, every appointment, retainers and aftercare. Full details on our prices page.
Browns Bay and the Hibiscus Coast questions, answered honestly
Is there a specialist orthodontist near Browns Bay and the Hibiscus Coast?
Yes. Milk Orthodontics' Albany clinic at 6-8 Munroe Lane is about 10 minutes from browns bay and 15 to 20 from orewa, led by specialist orthodontist Dr Shaz MacAvoy. Every case is diagnosed and planned by a registered specialist, and no referral is needed.
Is there parking at the Albany clinic?
Yes. Free patient parking at the Wilson carpark on Davies Drive, and on-street parking on Davies Drive and the surrounding streets. Give your registration number to the front desk team when you arrive.
Can we start at Albany and still use the Newmarket clinic?
Yes. Patients choose whichever clinic suits them and can switch between Albany and Newmarket at any time, for example Albany for school-term appointments and Newmarket near work.
When should my child first see an orthodontist?
Around age seven, when the first adult teeth are through. Most children need nothing done yet, but it is the best time to catch the few problems that are simpler to guide early. The first check is a free Smile Assessment.
How much do braces or clear aligners cost?
Simple cosmetic treatment from $7,900 and comprehensive specialist treatment from $9,900, most cases around $10,400, all-inclusive of records, appliances, appointments, retainers and aftercare. Interest-free plans work out around $60 to $76 a week, with $500 off if paid in full and family discounts for siblings.
Do I need a referral from my dentist?
No. You can book directly with Milk, at Albany or Newmarket, or start with the free online Smile Assessment from your phone. We keep your dentist in the loop if you have one.
Specialist orthodontics, minutes from Browns Bay and the Hibiscus Coast
Book a free Smile Assessment at Albany, or send us a few photos from your phone and our Treatment Coordinator replies within 2 working days with your options and a cost guide.