Our care is led by experienced specialist orthodontists with advanced postgraduate training and decades of experience treating Auckland children, teenagers, and adults.
Looking for an Auckland orthodontist who can guide you through Invisalign, braces, and long-term bite correction with clarity and confidence? Shakespeare Orthodontics provides specialist orthodontic treatment for children, teenagers, and adults across Auckland, with clinics in Takapuna, Epsom, Howick, and Warkworth.
Whether your goal is a straighter smile, easier cleaning, improved bite function, or all of the above, the first step is simple: get a personalised assessment and a clear plan.
Orthodontics is more than straight teeth. It is about how your teeth and jaws work together, how stable your result will be long term, and how comfortable the process feels along the way.
Shakespeare Orthodontics is led by specialist orthodontists Dr Mo Al-Dujaili, Dr Azza Al-Ani, and Dr Adriana Perez, with treatment planning focused on long-term outcomes, not shortcuts.
If you have been told “you’ll probably need braces” but no one has explained the why, the options, or the real timeline, this is the difference you will notice straight away.
Different ages bring different concerns, and Auckland patients tend to arrive with very real goals and deadlines. School photos, weddings, job interviews, sports seasons, or simply “I’ve waited long enough”.
Shakespeare Orthodontics commonly helps Auckland patients with:
Crowded teeth that are hard to clean properly
Gaps and spacing that affect confidence or function
Overbites, underbites, and crossbites
Teeth that have shifted after previous treatment
Bite issues that cause uneven wear over time
Teen orthodontics that needs a plan that actually sticks
If you are unsure what category you fall into, that is normal. A consultation gives you clarity quickly.
Our care is led by experienced specialist orthodontists with advanced postgraduate training and decades of experience treating Auckland children, teenagers, and adults.
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Mo is a Specialist Orthodontist in Auckland. He grew up in New Zealand and Australia, and has a Clinical Doctorate in Orthodontics. Learn more
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Dr Azza Al-Ani, grew up in Christchurch, is a registered specialist orthodontist at Shakespeare Orthodontics in Auckland. Learn more
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Dr. Adriana Perez grew up in Venezuela. She is one of the registered specialist orthodontist at Shakespeare Orthodontics. Learn more
With 45+ years collective experience in their careers, Dr Mo Al-Dujaili, Dr Azza Al-Ani, and Dr Adriana Perez are highly qualified specialist orthodontists. They are well known, leading Auckland orthodontists who will help you get your best smile.
The best orthodontic option depends on your bite, tooth movement required, lifestyle, and how much precision the case needs. A good Auckland orthodontist will explain the trade-offs clearly.
Invisalign can be a great fit for many adults and teens who want a discreet option and the flexibility to remove aligners for meals and brushing. It can also suit people who want fewer “wire appointments” across busy Auckland weeks.
Invisalign works best when aligners are worn consistently and treatment is planned properly from the start.
Braces remain one of the most predictable ways to correct a wide range of orthodontic issues, including more complex bite problems. They are reliable, precise, and do not rely on remembering to put aligners back in after lunch.
Both Invisalign and braces can produce outstanding results. The correct choice comes down to what your teeth need, not what sounds easiest.
Orthodontic treatment is a journey. It needs consistency, good follow-up, and a clinic that makes appointments achievable.
Shakespeare Orthodontics supports patients across Auckland with clinic locations that suit school runs, workdays, and family logistics.
Whether you are coming from the North Shore, central suburbs, East Auckland, or further north, there is usually a clinic option that keeps treatment practical.
Shakespeare Orthodontics provides specialist orthodontic care at:
Takapuna
Epsom
Howick
Warkworth
If you are searching for “Auckland orthodontist near me”, the best next step is choosing the clinic location that will make appointments easy to keep.
Your first visit is straightforward and focused on getting you answers.
During your consultation, the team will typically cover:
What is happening with your teeth and bite
Treatment options that suit your case
A realistic timeline range
Indicative costs and payment options
What happens next if you choose to proceed
No pressure. No mystery. Just clarity.
The average case with us is around the $9,800 mark. However, this is a tricky question to answer as no two people’s teeth are identical. The complexity and duration of your treatment, as well as additional dental work required, all have an impact on the cost.
Also, there are many different types of braces: traditional metal braces, ceramic braces, and self-ligating braces. You can appreciate that there is a huge range of costs for a patient.
This is why it is really important to see a specialist orthodontist who is experienced in braces treatment, who will advise you if treatment with braces is right for you and which type of braces would be the most appropriate option.
We offer a free, no-obligation consultation with a specialist orthodontist at our Auckland clinics. During this visit, we will:
Assess your teeth, bite, and jaw alignment
Discuss suitable braces options
Provide a personalised treatment plan
Explain costs, timeframes, and payment options
This allows you to make an informed decision about braces treatment with clarity and confidence.
Call Shakespeare Orthodontics for a FREE, no-obligation consultation with a specialist orthodontist in one of our Auckland clinics.
No. You can book directly with Shakespeare Orthodontics.
Many families start with an early check to identify bite development concerns and decide whether monitoring or treatment makes sense.
Sometimes. It depends on the tooth movement required and how consistent aligners are worn. Some cases are faster with braces, especially when bite correction is involved.
Discomfort is common early on, especially after adjustments, but it is manageable and usually short-lived. The clinic will guide you through what to expect and how to stay comfortable.
Yes. Adult orthodontics is common, and treatment planning often considers gum health, restorations, and long-term stability.
If you are looking for a specialist orthodontist in Auckland who will explain your options clearly and guide you through Invisalign or braces with confidence, Shakespeare Orthodontics is ready to help.
Choose the location that suits you, book a consultation, and get a plan that makes sense.
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.
