SPECIALIST ORTHODONTICS & GENERAL DENTISTRY — EST. CHRISTCHURCH
01 — WHO WE ARE
We're a locally owned Christchurch practice doing two things properly: straightening teeth, and looking after the everyday dental health of the families who walk through our door.
No rushed ten-minute appointments. No treatment plans you didn't ask for. We explain what's going on in plain language, show you the options with honest pricing, and let you decide. Kids, teens, adults — if it lives in a mouth, we've seen it.
From our Papanui clinic we also run visiting clinics in Ashburton, West Melton and Greymouth, so Canterbury and West Coast families don't have to drive into the city for every adjustment.
Metal and ceramic braces for teens and adults, planned around your bite — not a template. Regular reviews at a clinic near you, including our visiting Ashburton, West Melton and Greymouth days.
TEENS + ADULTS / 02Removable, near-invisible trays for mild to moderate crowding and spacing. We tell you straight whether aligners will actually work for your case — they're not right for everyone.
ASSESS FIRST / 03Check-ups, professional cleans, tooth-coloured fillings, extractions and denture work. The unglamorous maintenance that keeps you out of the emergency chair.
ALL AGES / 04First visits, fissure sealants, early orthodontic assessments around age 7–9. We take it slow with nervous kids — most of ours end up asking when they can come back.
KIDS WELCOME / 05Toothache, broken tooth, knocked-out tooth, lost filling or crown. Call 03 358 5079 and we hold same-day slots for genuine emergencies every working day.
SAME-DAY SLOTSDEEP DIVE — 01
Braces, done properly.
SAMPLE PRICING — full braces from $X,XXX (sample)
TYPICAL TIMELINE
12–24 months
Most teen cases finish inside two years. Adult cases vary — bone moves slower, and that's fine. Retainers after, always: teeth have excellent memories.
DEEP DIVE — 02
Clear aligners.
SAMPLE PRICING — aligner treatment from $X,XXX (sample)
TYPICAL TIMELINE
6–18 months
Depends on wear time and case complexity. Refinement trays are normal — most cases need one extra round, and we plan for it.
DEEP DIVE — 03
Check-ups & cleans.
SAMPLE PRICING — exam & clean from $XXX (sample)
HOW OFTEN
Every 6–12 mo
Six months if you're in ortho treatment or prone to gum issues; twelve is fine for low-risk mouths. We'll tell you which you are.
DEEP DIVE — 04
When it hurts.
SAMPLE PRICING — emergency exam from $XX (sample)
AFTER HOURS
Call the clinic
The phone message carries the after-hours instructions. Severe swelling, trauma or uncontrolled bleeding — go to A&E or call Healthline 0800 611 116.
Figures shown as placeholders — real numbers available on request at the clinic.
HOW IT WORKS
Call 03 358 5079 or send the form below. New orthodontic patients get a full assessment; general patients get a comprehensive exam. Bring any recent X-rays if you have them.
Photos, X-rays, options, timelines and itemised costs — before you commit to anything. Take it home and think. No pressure, no "sign today" discounts.
Braces fitted at Papanui; reviews at whichever clinic suits — Papanui, Ashburton, West Melton or Greymouth. Aligners ship with remote check-ins between visits.
Retainers after ortho, then back to six- or twelve-monthly check-ups. We'd rather see you for a quick clean than for a cracked molar at 8pm.
WHERE WE WORK
Our home clinic is at 455 Papanui Road, Papanui, Christchurch — with visiting orthodontic clinics in Ashburton (2 Harrison Street, Allenton), West Melton (717 Weedons Ross Road) and Greymouth.
PATIENT NOTES
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QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
No. You can book directly with us — no GP or dentist referral needed. If your dentist has recent X-rays, bring them along and we'll use those.
It depends on the case: straightforward teen braces and complex adult cases are priced differently. After your assessment you get an itemised written quote — and payment plans are available. The figures on this concept page are samples only.
No. A large share of our orthodontic patients are adults. Healthy teeth move at any age; the assessment checks gum and bone health first, and we'll be honest if braces aren't the right call for you.
Papanui (455 Papanui Road, Christchurch) is our full-time home clinic for dentistry and orthodontics. Ashburton, West Melton and Greymouth run visiting orthodontic days — ask when you book.
Yes — we hold same-day emergency slots every working day. Call 03 358 5079 as early as you can. After hours, the clinic voicemail gives the on-call instructions.
GET A QUOTE
Two minutes, no commitment. We reply within one working day with next steps and honest pricing.
Locally owned Christchurch practice. Orthodontic and general dental care for Canterbury & West Coast families.
EMERGENCY DENTAL CARE
We keep same-day emergency slots every working day for toothaches, broken teeth, knocked-out teeth and lost fillings. Call early — mornings fill first. Severe facial swelling, trauma or bleeding that won't stop: go to A&E.
455 PAPANUI ROAD, PAPANUI
CHRISTCHURCH 8053