If you want a straighter smile without traditional metal braces, clear aligners are one of the most effective, discreet solutions available today. At Shakespeare Orthodontics, we are proud to offer Angel Aligners® across our Auckland clinic locations. Whether you are looking to fix mild crowding, close unwanted gaps, or address complex bite alignment, Angel Aligners offer an ultra-comfortable, virtually invisible way to transform your smile.
Angel Aligners are an advanced system of custom-made clear plastic trays that fit snugly over your teeth. Using precise digital treatment planning, each set of aligners applies controlled, gentle pressure to gradually guide your teeth into their ideal positions.
Crafted from ISO-certified, biocompatible, medical-grade thermoplastics, Angel Aligners are designed and manufactured to international quality standards. At Shakespeare Orthodontics, your Angel Aligner treatment is 100% clinician-led and monitored in person by our DCNZ-registered specialist orthodontists.
Angel Aligners are available across our four clinics in Auckland, in Takapuna, Epsom, Howick and Warkworth. Call us today.
The cost of Angel Aligners in Auckland depends on the complexity of your teeth alignment, your bite needs, and the duration of your treatment. While minor cosmetic alignment may cost between $4,000 – $8,000, comprehensive orthodontic treatment, like bit correction, can range from $9,000 – $13,000. At Shakespeare Orthodontics, we believe expert specialist care should be accessible and transparent, and we’ll always present you with an estimated cost of treatment up-front.
We don’t want budget concerns to stand in the way of a healthy smile. We offer flexible, interest-free monthly and weekly payment options so you can spread the cost of your treatment comfortably over time.
While many general dentists offer clear aligners, your smile alignment is a medical procedure that affects your overall bite, jaw joint health, and long-term dental structure.
At Shakespeare Orthodontics, your treatment is planned and monitored by registered specialist orthodontists. When you choose us for Angel Aligners, you get predictable clinical results and comprehensive care every step of the way.
Treatment duration varies based on complexity. Minor cosmetic touch-ups can take as little as 6 to 9 months, while comprehensive bite corrections generally take 12 to 24 months.
To achieve optimal results on schedule, aligners should be worn for 20 to 22 hours per day, taking them out only to eat, drink (anything other than water), brush, and floss.
You may feel mild pressure or tight discomfort for the first 24–48 hours after switching to a new tray. This is completely normal and means your teeth are moving as planned! The dual-material technology of Angel Aligners helps minimize initial discomfort compared to harder, rigid aligner systems.
Each tray is typically worn for one to two weeks before switching to the next one in the series, though your orthodontist may adjust that pace based on how your teeth are tracking.
Retainers are built into the plan rather than a separate add-on: retainers are included with Angel treatment plans, with up to 3 included in the Pro tier. Reordering additional retainers later doesn’t require a new scan, since your digital file is already on record.
Some private health insurance plans offer partial coverage for orthodontic treatment, so it’s worth checking your policy or calling your insurer directly to confirm. That said, most patients fund treatment through a payment plan rather than insurance. Shakespeare Orthodontics offers interest-free payment options making treatment manageable without needing to pay the full cost upfront.
Angel Aligners work for most teens and adults — from simple gaps and crowding to more complex bites — plus growing kids with the KiD system. The best way to know for sure is a specialist assessment. Book a consultation to find out if it’s right for your smile
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Dr. Adriana Perez grew up in Caracas, Venezuela. She is one of the registered specialist orthodontist working at Shakespeare Orthodontics in Auckland.
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-borns, children, and adolescent patients.
Adriana is a Spanish speaker. In 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 / New Zealand Dental Council.
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 while mountain biking.
Common add-ons at other practices include: initial consultation fees, diagnostic records (X-rays, scans, photos), mid-treatment adjustment fees, refinement aligners, and retainers. Ask for a full cost-of-treatment breakdown before you sign any agreement.
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 and superviser at Auckland University of Technology, and is a:
Mo is a regular presenter at conferences and professional development events including:
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.
