Your smile is one of the first things people notice — along with your eyes and hair. Whether it’s a job interview, a first date, or just your morning reflection in the mirror, straight, healthy teeth are a key part of your confidence and appearance. At Shakespeare Orthodontics in Auckland, we help adults of all ages achieve the smile they’ve always wanted.
More and more Aucklanders are seeking adult orthodontic treatment — not just for cosmetic reasons, but also to correct functional issues such as misaligned bites, jaw discomfort, or worn teeth. As specialist orthodontists based in Auckland, we understand the unique needs and challenges that come with adult cases.
Adult patients usually present with:
Functional concerns: crowding, spacing, overbites, underbites, or jaw alignment issues.
Aesthetic concerns: dissatisfaction with the appearance of their teeth or smile.
Using modern, discreet treatment options such as Invisalign clear aligners or ceramic braces, our Auckland orthodontists can improve both the appearance and function of your smile.
While adult orthodontic treatment is highly effective, it often requires more customised care. Here’s why:
Slower tooth movement: Like bone healing, tooth movement is typically faster in adolescents than in adults.
Dental history: Adults often have existing dental work such as fillings, crowns, veneers, or implants that must be considered in the treatment plan.
Medical factors: Conditions like diabetes, asthma, osteoporosis, reflux, chronic pain, or anxiety can influence treatment duration and complexity.
Gum health: Adults are more likely to have gingivitis or periodontitis. At Shakespeare Orthodontics, we assess your gum health thoroughly and refer you to a hygienist or periodontist if needed — ensuring treatment is safe and predictable.
Because adult cases often involve more complexity — such as worn teeth, compromised bone, or previous dental work — it’s important to see a qualified specialist orthodontist.
At Shakespeare Orthodontics, our team of Auckland-based specialists (Dr Mo, Dr Azza, and Dr Adriana) provide comprehensive assessments, tailored treatment plans, and advanced technology to deliver excellent results — all in a friendly, professional environment.
Whether you live in Epsom, Howick, North Shore, or Warkworth, our Auckland orthodontic clinics are here to help you smile with confidence.
Call Shakespeare Orthodontics for a FREE, no-obligation consultation with an expert Invisalign specialist orthodontist in one of our Auckland clinics.
In 2008, Adriana graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Santa Maria University in Caracas, Venezuela. After graduation, she worked in Venezuela in private practice, at the Orthopaedic Children’s Hospital (Dentistry/Orthodontics unit), and as a lecturer in the National Experimental University of the Armed Forces.
In the year 2011, Adriana moved to Argentina to specialise, gaining the Specialist Orthodontist degree from the University of Buenos Aires in 2013. While in Argentina, she worked as a part-time lecturer at the Orthodontics Department in the University of Buenos Aires, private practice, and at the Craniofacial Unit in the Paediatric Hospital Garrahan, looking after cleft lip new-born, children, and adolescent patients.
Adriana is a Spanish speaker. On her spare time she likes going to the beach, travelling, socialising with friends, playing video games, cooking, and going to the gym.
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Dr Azza Al-Ani, grew up in Christchurch, is a registered specialist orthodontist working at Shakespeare Orthodontics in Auckland. You can find her at one of the clinics in the city, or at their Takapuna clinic on the North Shore.
In 2009, Azza graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery with Credit from the University of Otago.
She worked as a dental house surgeon at Auckland, Greenlane and Middlemore Hospitals; and as a dental officer at Sydney’s Westmead Hospital.
In 2012, she completed the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (RACDS) primary examinations.
Before commencing her specialist training, she held a part-time Professional Practice Fellow position at the Faculty of Dentistry, while working as a dentist in private practice.
In 2016, Azza graduated from the University of Otago with a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Orthodontics. She passed examinations to gain memberships into the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
She is also certified with the Australasian Orthodontic Board, and is a member of the New Zealand Association of Orthodontists, and the New Zealand Dental Association.
Azza’s area of research interest is hypodontia.
She has presented about this topic at the European Orthodontic Society Congress, and at the International Association Dental Research ANZ Scientific Meeting, and has been involved in the publication of numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals.
Outside of work, Azza loves spending time with her son and Mo (her husband), socialising with family and friends, overseas travel, and tries to keep up with Mo mountain biking.
Mo is a Specialist Orthodontist. He grew up in both New Zealand and Australia.
After completing a year in Health Sciences, and later physiotherapy, he qualified as a dentist in New Zealand. He spent the next four years working alongside his father in Sydney where he practised general dentistry. Mo then returned to Dunedin to specialise, gaining his specialist degree – Clinical Doctorate in Orthodontics from the University of Otago.
During the three years of specialist training, Mo had the privilege of learning from the best. The combined clinical and academic acumen of professors, doctors and staff provided an invaluable experience.
Meanwhile, Mo published and presented significant research and clinical cases at both national and international forums, including the International Association of Dental Research, the Australasian Begg Society of Orthodontics, the European Orthodontic Society and the New Zealand Dental Association conference.
A firm believer in maintaining high clinical standards, Mo successfully completed further examinations to become affiliated with the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh) and the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (Sydney).
Mo is currently a part time senior lecturer at Auckland University of Technology, a Fellow of the World Federation of Orthodontists and also holds professional memberships with the New Zealand Association of Orthodontists, the New Zealand Dental Association and American Association of Orthodontists.
He has also been involved in the supervising and lecturing of students at the Auckland University of Technology.
Outside of work, Mo enjoys the precious time with his young family and the outdoors. He especially loves mountain biking, running, fishing, diving and, in winter, snowboarding.
Traveling along with his best friend and wife (Azza) around the world has also been a big part of Mo’s life. Mo is primarily based in Shakespeare Orthodontic’s city clinics and on the North Shore.
