Parnell's specialist
orthodontist is in Newmarket,
about five minutes away.
Milk Orthodontics' award-winning clinic at Suite 27, 2 Nuffield Street is a short drive or one train stop from Parnell, directly opposite Newmarket Station. 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 Newmarket or Albany 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.
Newmarket is the closest specialist orthodontist to Parnell
Suite 27, 2 Nuffield Street, Newmarket
In the heart of Newmarket, directly opposite the train station, and just over the ridge from Parnell Road and Parnell Rise.
About five minutes from Parnell
A short drive down Broadway or through the Domain, or one stop on the train from Parnell Station. Paid parking at the Nuffield Street Carpark, activated through the Westfield Plus app, entering from 40 Nuffield Street, then under a minute's walk to our door.
Or Albany, if the Shore suits better
Our second clinic at 6-8 Munroe Lane, Albany, with free patient parking. Choose whichever suits your week, and switch between the two at any time.
More about the clinic, the team and the hours on our Newmarket page.
Families we see from
Why Parnell families choose Milk
Every case is diagnosed and planned by a registered specialist orthodontist with around three extra years of university training, not by a clinician who also offers aligners.
It is genuinely local: five minutes by car, one stop by train, and walkable from a good part of Parnell, so a review appointment does not eat an afternoon.
Appointments that work around Parnell District School, ACG Parnell College, Auckland Grammar, Baradene and Diocesan timetables, including after-school times.
LightForce custom 3D-printed braces and Angel Aligners, with real before and after results from Auckland patients you can see for yourself.
Transparent, all-inclusive fees quoted in writing, family discounts for siblings, 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 Newmarket. 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 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.
What happens at Newmarket, step by step
Most Parnell families come to us with the same two questions: does my child (or do I) actually need treatment, and what would it cost? The first two steps answer both, and neither commits you to anything.
Free Smile Assessment
About 20 minutes with our Treatment Coordinator at Newmarket, or from your phone online. We look at the teeth and bite, talk through what you have noticed and what you would like to change, and give you an honest steer on whether treatment is needed now, later, or not at all. No referral, no obligation.
New Patient Consultation with Dr Shaz
If treatment looks worthwhile, the $390 specialist consultation takes the records: photographs, a panoramic and side-profile x-ray, and a 3D scan of the teeth. Dr Shaz examines how the teeth, jaws and face fit together and diagnoses what is actually going on, rather than what is visible at the front.
Your written plan and exact quote
You receive a written treatment plan with your options, the appliance we recommend and why, the expected timeframe, and one all-inclusive fee that covers records, appliances, every appointment, retainers and aftercare. Interest-free plans are set up at this stage if you want one.
Treatment and reviews
Braces or aligners are fitted at Newmarket, then reviews run every six to ten weeks for the 12 to 24 months most treatments take. Each review is short, so it fits around school and work. Retainers are fitted at the end and checked afterwards, and both are included in the fee.
The options we offer Parnell families
Every appliance we use is chosen for the result it will give you, not for its brand. Dr Shaz explains the trade-offs of each at the consultation and recommends the one that fits your teeth, your age and your life.
Braces
Classic metal braces are still the most versatile tool for crowding, gaps and bite correction, and the reliable choice for teenagers because there is nothing to remember. Clear ceramic braces work the same way and are much harder to spot. LightForce custom braces are 3D-printed to each tooth, which typically means fewer adjustments and a more predictable finish.
Clear aligners
A series of clear, removable trays, planned by the specialist and changed at home every one to two weeks. We plan aligner treatment with Angel Aligners, worn about 22 hours a day, with reviews at Newmarket every six to ten weeks. Aligners suit motivated teens and most adults, and we will say honestly when braces would do a better job.
Children's early treatment
Around age seven, a short first phase with a plate, an expander or a few braces can guide jaw growth, make room for adult teeth and correct a crossbite while a child is still growing. Phase 1 on its own starts from $4,500, and most children who need it go on to a shorter, simpler second phase in their teens. More on children's treatment.
Not sure which suits? The braces vs clear aligners page gives a straight comparison, and our before and after results show what each can do.
Five minutes from Parnell Village, and easy without a car
Parnell is one of the few Auckland suburbs where a specialist appointment does not have to mean a drive and a park. Newmarket sits just over the ridge, and there are three easy ways to reach us.
By car
About five minutes from Parnell Road, down Broadway or through the Domain, and roughly the same from Parnell Rise. Park in the Nuffield Street Carpark, activated through the Westfield Plus app, entering from 40 Nuffield Street. From there it is under a minute's walk to our door in Suite 27.
By train
Parnell Station is one stop from Newmarket on the Southern and Western lines, and our clinic is directly opposite Newmarket Station. For a teenager coming from school or an adult heading back to work in town, that makes a review appointment a genuinely short errand.
On foot or by bus
It is a walkable distance for many Parnell addresses, and the Broadway and Khyber Pass bus routes drop you within a couple of minutes of the clinic. Plenty of our Parnell patients combine an appointment with something else they were doing in Newmarket anyway.
Our Newmarket clinic won a Best Design Awards accolade, and it was designed to feel calm rather than clinical, which matters when the patient is nine years old and slightly nervous. If the North Shore is easier on a given day, our Albany clinic is open too and you can switch between the two at any time.
Parnell questions, answered honestly
Is there a specialist orthodontist in Parnell?
There is no specialist orthodontic practice in Parnell itself, and the closest is Milk Orthodontics in Newmarket, at Suite 27, 2 Nuffield Street, about five minutes away. It is led by specialist orthodontist Dr Shaz MacAvoy, every case is diagnosed and planned by a registered specialist, and no referral is needed.
How do I get to the Newmarket clinic from Parnell?
By car it is about five minutes, down Broadway or through the Domain. By train, Parnell Station is one stop from Newmarket and our clinic is directly opposite Newmarket Station. Many Parnell addresses are within walking distance, and the Broadway and Khyber Pass buses stop close by.
Where do we park?
Paid parking at the Nuffield Street Carpark, activated through the Westfield Plus app. Enter from 40 Nuffield Street, and it is under a minute's walk to our door in Suite 27.
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 with our Treatment Coordinator.
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 in Newmarket, or start with the free online Smile Assessment from your phone. We keep your dentist in the loop if you have one.
Can a teenager come to appointments on their own?
Many do, particularly once treatment is under way and the reviews are short. Parnell Station is one stop from Newmarket and the clinic is opposite the station, so it is an easy trip after school. We always send a summary of each visit to the parent.
How long does treatment take, and how many visits are there?
Most comprehensive treatment takes 12 to 24 months, with a short review every six to ten weeks, which is usually eight to fourteen visits in total. Simple cosmetic cases can be quicker, and children's early treatment is typically 9 to 12 months. Because Newmarket is minutes from Parnell, most families fit reviews around school or work.
What does the free online Smile Assessment involve?
You answer a few questions about what bothers you and what you would like to change, then add photos of your teeth from your phone, with an example shown for each one. Our Treatment Coordinator reads everything and replies on your own private link within two working days with the treatment options that would suit you and a cost guide. It is free, private, and you can then book at Newmarket or Albany if you want to go further.
Specialist orthodontics, just over the ridge from Parnell
Book a free Smile Assessment at Newmarket, 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.