Where are you starting from?
Tap an age to see what we look for at each stage.
Kids braces
A first check around age seven or eight tells you whether anything needs doing. Often the answer is not yet, and we keep an eye on things instead.
- From age 7
- Recall at no charge
Teen braces
The most common time to treat, once the adult teeth are through. Metal, ceramic or aligners, depending on the case and the person.
- Most common
- Colour ties
Adult braces
No upper age limit. Treatment can take a little longer, because adult bone is denser than a teenager’s.
- Any age
- Discreet options
One practice, whatever your age
Both of our specialists treat children, teenagers and adults, so families often see the same faces across many years. Parents who had their own braces here often bring their children back years later.
While some treatment is only available at our Tauranga clinic, everything happens in house, including panoramic X-rays, planning, fitting, adjustments and retainer reviews.
- Three clinics: Tauranga, Whakatāne and Rotorua
- No dentist referral needed to book an appointment
- Patients under 16 attend with a parent or guardian
Common questions
