Made my daughter feel at ease
From the very first visit the whole team put my daughter at ease. She actually looks forward to her appointments now.
Bay Orthodontics Tauranga
- Address 178 Fourteenth Avenue, Tauranga 3112
- Phone 07 577 0916
- Today Open 8:00am – 5:00pm
- Parking Street Parking Available
Opening hours
- Mon – Thu 8:30am – 5:00pm
- Friday 8:30am – 4:00pm
- Sat – Sun Closed
Getting here
- Free off-street parking at the door
- Ground-floor, step-free entry
- 5 min from Tauranga CBD · on the Fourteenth Ave bus route
Specialist orthodontic care in the heart of Tauranga
Our Tauranga clinic has looked after local families for years — from a seven-year-old’s first check to adults finally straightening the tooth that’s bothered them since school. Everything happens under one roof: digital scans, treatment planning, braces, Invisalign, retainers and reviews.
You’ll see a registered specialist orthodontist at every appointment, not a general dentist offering braces on the side. That means fewer surprises, a clear plan and a realistic finish date from the very first visit.
Areas we look after
Patients travel to our Fourteenth Avenue rooms from across the western Bay — Mount Maunganui, Pāpāmoa, Bethlehem, Te Puke, Ōmokoroa and Katikati. We also run clinics in Whakatāne and Rotorua if either is closer to home.
- Tauranga CBD
- Mount Maunganui
- Pāpāmoa
- Bethlehem
- Te Puke
- Ōmokoroa
- Katikati
- Welcome Bay
YOUR TEAM
Who you’ll see in Tauranga
Get supported by our specialist orthodonists and crew.
Trusted by happy families
Brilliant with nervous kids
Our son was so anxious about getting braces, but they were patient and gentle the whole way through. Couldn’t recommend them more.
Invisalign was so easy
As an adult I was unsure, but the Invisalign process was simple and barely noticeable. So happy with my new smile.
Friendly team, great results
Everything from the first consult to getting my retainer was clear and well explained. Lovely people and a fantastic result.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Visiting our Tauranga clinic
Orthodontics is the specialist branch of dentistry that diagnoses and treats crooked teeth and jaws that don’t line up properly. Treatment like braces or Invisalign moves teeth into a healthier position, so your bite works better and your smile looks great.
Most bite problems are inherited, like crowding, gaps, extra or missing teeth, and jaw size differences. Others develop over time from thumb or dummy sucking, injury, dental disease or losing baby teeth too early.
A specialist orthodontist has completed a further three-year master’s degree after becoming a dentist, focused purely on straightening teeth and correcting jaws. They’re registered as dental specialists in New Zealand and keep their training current. At our Tauranga clinic, you’ll see a specialist at every appointment.
No referral needed. You can book directly online or call us on 07 577 0916. If your dentist has already referred you, just let us know when you get in touch.
Yes. Adults get just as good results as kids, and plenty of our Tauranga patients start treatment in their 30s, 40s and beyond. Treatment can take a little longer because adult bone is denser, and options like Invisalign and clear braces keep it discreet.
No. We treat around two-thirds of our patients without taking out any teeth, including many complex cases. Extractions are usually only recommended when crowding is severe or the front teeth stick out a lot.
No. We plan every treatment around your facial profile as well as your teeth. When extractions are recommended, it’s to get the healthiest, most balanced result, and we’ll talk you through exactly why before anything goes ahead.
Most treatment works best once the adult teeth are through, usually between ages 10 and 14. We still recommend a first check around age 7–9. Some problems, like crossbites or prominent front teeth, are easier to fix early, and if your child isn’t ready yet, we’ll put them on a free recall and check in as they grow.
Yes. You pay a deposit when your braces go on, and the rest is spread over 18 months interest-free. We also offer a discount for families with more than one child in treatment.
