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Share your Milk smile

If you love your Milk smile, the kindest compliment you can pay us is telling a friend or family member about us. To refer someone, point them our way, have them book a free Smile Assessment, and ask them to mention your name. Here is exactly how it works and what happens next.

★ 4.9 from 75 Google reviews · Specialist orthodontist · Real patient results · Newmarket, Auckland

how to refer

Referring someone takes three easy steps

There is nothing to fill in and no code to remember. Just point your friend in our direction and we will take good care of them.

1. Tell them about Milk

Share your experience with a friend or family member who has been thinking about straightening their teeth. A personal recommendation means the world to us.

2. They book a free assessment

They book a free Smile Assessment online, or call our team on (09) 520 1880. It is free, with no obligation and no referral needed.

3. They mention your name

When they get in touch, ask them to mention your name so we know who to thank for sending them our way.

Your friend can see the full journey on our how it works page before they book.

who to refer

Anyone thinking about their smile

Orthodontics is not just for teenagers. If someone you know feels self conscious about their teeth, or a little one is due their first check, they are a good fit for a free assessment.

Children

We recommend a first orthodontic check around age seven, even if treatment is years away, so we can spot anything worth watching early. See our children's orthodontics.

Teens

The teenage years are a popular time to straighten teeth, with clear aligners and discreet braces for busy school and sport schedules. Explore orthodontics for teens.

Adults

It is never too late. Many of our patients are adults treating something that has bothered them for years. Learn about adult orthodontics.

what to expect

What happens when your friend gets in touch

The first step is a free 20 minute Smile Assessment, with no obligation and no referral needed. Here is what to expect.

A free 20 minute assessment

A relaxed first look at their teeth and bite, in the clinic or over Zoom. No cost, no pressure and no obligation to go ahead.

Honest, specialist advice

Their assessment is with Dr Shaz, a specialist orthodontist, not a general dentist. We only ever suggest treatment someone genuinely needs, in plain language. See our step by step process.

A clear picture of the options

They will leave knowing what is possible, how long it takes and what it costs. To picture the results, see real before and after smiles.

families save together

Families save together

When more than one member of the same family is in treatment with us, everyone saves. It is our way of making specialist orthodontics easier for siblings and parents alike.

$200 off the second family member in treatment
$300 off each family member after that
Ideal for siblings starting around the same time
Fees stay all-inclusive of records, appliances, appointments, retainers and aftercare
Interest-free in-house payment plans available
Southern Cross Affiliated Provider

See how we care for younger patients on our children's orthodontics page, view the full pricing, or spread the cost with our interest-free payment options.

why patients recommend us

Why patients send their friends our way

A referral is a big thing to trust us with. Here is what our patients tell us makes Milk worth recommending.

Specialist-led care

Every treatment is planned and delivered by a specialist orthodontist, not a general dentist. It is a level of training your friends will feel from their very first visit.

Honest advice

We only ever recommend treatment someone actually needs, and we will say so plainly if they do not. No pressure and no hard sell, just clear specialist guidance.

Real results

The proof is in the smiles. See real Milk patients before and after their treatment, alongside 4.9 stars from 75 Google reviews.

common questions

Answered honestly

How do I refer a friend or family member?

It is simple. Tell your friend or family member about your experience with us, then have them book a free Smile Assessment online or call us on (09) 520 1880. When they book, ask them to mention your name so we know to thank you. There is no form to fill in and no code to remember.

Is there a reward for referring?

There is no cash reward, gift card or voucher for referring someone, and we keep it that way on purpose. The genuine benefit is our family discount: when more than one member of the same family is in treatment together, everyone saves. The real thank you is knowing your friend is in good hands.

Is there a family discount?

Yes. When more than one member of the same family is in treatment with us, you save $200 off the second family member and $300 off each family member after that. It is a great option for siblings starting treatment around the same time.

Does my friend need a referral from a dentist?

No. Anyone can book directly with us, no referral from a dentist or doctor is needed. Your friend can simply book a free Smile Assessment online or call us to get started.

What happens at their first visit?

Their first visit is a free 20 minute Smile Assessment, in the clinic or over Zoom. Dr Shaz, our specialist orthodontist, looks at their teeth and bite, listens to what they would like to change, and explains the options in plain language. There is no obligation to go ahead.

Who is a good fit to refer to Milk?

Almost anyone thinking about their smile. We recommend children have their first orthodontic check around age seven, we treat plenty of teenagers, and it is never too late for an adult. If you know someone who has been putting it off, sending them our way is a kind place for them to start.

the first step is free

Send a friend our way

A free 20 minute Smile Assessment, in the clinic or over Zoom. No referral needed, no obligation, just honest specialist advice for the friends and family you send our way.

Not sure yet? See real before and after results or explore our pricing first.