Stanmore Bay's closest
specialist orthodontist
is 25 minutes away in Albany.
Milk Orthodontics at 6 Munroe Lane, Albany, is about 20 to 25 minutes from Stanmore Bay: off the peninsula at Silverdale, then straight down the Northern Motorway. Free patient parking, and 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 can be done from your phone.
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 to Stanmore Bay
6 Munroe Lane, Albany
Right at the Albany motorway exit, by the shops and the bus station. Free patient parking at the Wilson carpark on Davies Drive, with on-street parking nearby. Give your registration to the front desk when you arrive.
About 20 to 25 minutes from Stanmore Bay
Stanmore Bay and Red Beach sit at the base of the peninsula, so you are on the motorway within a few minutes and at Albany soon after, with no bridge and no city traffic. It is the shortest run to a specialist orthodontist from anywhere on Whangaparaoa.
Or Newmarket, if you work in town
Our original clinic at 2 Nuffield Street, Newmarket, opposite the train station. 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. Further down the peninsula? See our Whangaparaoa page.
Families we see from
Why Stanmore Bay families choose a specialist in Albany
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 on the side.
Stanmore Bay is the quickest part of the peninsula to leave, so an Albany appointment fits either side of the school run rather than costing a day.
We work around Stanmore Bay School, Whangaparaoa College, Wentworth and Kingsway timetables. See what sits closest to each clinic on our schools page.
Reviews are every six to ten weeks, not fortnightly, and siblings are booked back to back so one trip covers the family.
LightForce custom 3D-printed braces and Angel Aligners, with real before and after results you can see.
Transparent, all-inclusive fees quoted in writing, family discounts for siblings, and interest-free plans from about $60 a week.
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, take a free video call, or book a 20 minute Smile Assessment with our Treatment Coordinator at Albany. 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 Albany, step by step
Most Stanmore Bay families arrive 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 Albany, or from your phone online, or as a free video call. We look at the teeth and bite, talk through what you have noticed, 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 Albany, then reviews run every six to ten weeks for the 12 to 24 months most treatments take. Each review is short, so the trip down the motorway is the longest part of the visit. Retainers are fitted at the end and checked afterwards, and both are included in the fee.
The options we offer Stanmore Bay families
Every appliance we use is chosen for the result it will give you, not for its brand. Dr Shaz explains the trade-offs 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 Albany 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.
Stanmore Bay questions, answered honestly
Where is the closest orthodontist to Stanmore Bay?
Milk Orthodontics at 6 Munroe Lane, Albany, about 20 to 25 minutes from Stanmore Bay: off the peninsula at the Silverdale interchange, then straight down the Northern Motorway to the Albany exit. It is the closest specialist orthodontic practice, led by specialist orthodontist Dr Shaz MacAvoy, and no referral is needed.
Is Stanmore Bay the quickest part of the peninsula to get to Albany from?
Yes. Stanmore Bay and Red Beach sit at the base of the peninsula, so you are on the motorway within a few minutes and at Albany in about 20 to 25 minutes off peak. From Manly, Gulf Harbour and Army Bay it is closer to 30 to 35 minutes.
Can we start without driving to Albany at all?
Yes. The free Smile Assessment can be done online from your phone or as a free video call. Send a few photos of the teeth and our Treatment Coordinator replies within two working days on your own private link with the options and a cost guide. Children and teens can also have the Smile Assessment in the clinic if you prefer.
Which Stanmore Bay schools do you work around?
Stanmore Bay School, Whangaparaoa College, Whangaparaoa School, Wentworth Primary and Wentworth College, and Kingsway School at Red Beach. Tell us the school and the year level when you book and we will aim for a time that costs the least classroom.
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.
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.
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 many appointments will we have?
Most comprehensive treatment takes 12 to 24 months with a short review every six to ten weeks, which is eight to fourteen visits in total plus the fitting and the retainer appointments. Children's early treatment is typically 9 to 12 months.
Do I need a referral from my dentist?
No. You can book directly with Milk at Albany, or start with the free online Smile Assessment from your phone. We keep your dentist in the loop if you have one.
The closest specialist orthodontist to Stanmore Bay
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.