Peter completed his postgraduate study at the University of Groningen, the Netherlands and West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University. He worked for four years in the Netherlands before relocating to Dunedin in 2011. He is also a Professor and Clinical Supervisor for postgraduate and undergraduate students at the University of Otago.
Peter is a member of several international professional organizations, including the New Zealand Association of Orthodontists, the New Zealand Dental Association, the American Association of Orthodontists, the European Orthodontic Society, and the World Federation of Orthodontists.
Peter has been practising orthodontics for more than fifteen years and is an authorized specialist by Invisalign and Incognito. He provides traditional braces, clear aesthetic braces, Invisalign clear aligners and customized Incognito hidden braces for children as well as adults.
Give your child’s smile the best start with expert orthodontic care in the heart of Dunedin. Dr Peter Mei provides personalised treatment options for growing smiles, including braces and Angel Aligners.
Book an orthodontic consultation to find out what treatment may be right for your child, teen or family member.
Specialist orthodontic care with Dr Peter Mei at Lumino Pitt Street Dental Dunedin.
No Referral Needed
Specialist Orthodontist
Orthodontics for all ages
Flexible financial arrangements are available
Saturday appointments
Dr Peter Mei is a Specialist Orthodontist at Lumino Pitt Street Dental Dunedin. He has more than 15 years’ experience in orthodontics and provides treatment for children, teens and adults, including braces, clear aligners and more advanced orthodontic options.
Treatment options for every smile
Braces for children and teens
Angel Aligners
Invisalign® clear aligners
Dr Peter Mei Dunedin Orthodontist
Clinician Referrrals
We welcome referrals from dental practitioners and are committed to providing specialist orthodontic care tailored to each patient's needs.
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If you have x-rays or additional information, please send to [email protected] with the email subject line: Orthodontic referral X-rays – [Patient name].
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Have questions?
The cost of orthodontic work depends on the type of treatment and how long you will need it for. Generally, the cost relates to the complexity of the treatment and the length of time required for treatment. Many practices offer payment terms or other discounts. The practice will advise you about the cost and payment options at your consultation visit.
Our orthodontists and dentists are highly trained and skilled at making the whole process of getting orthodontic treatment as easy and painless as possible.
Getting braces put on isn’t a painful procedure. However, most patients will feel some discomfort or mild pain when the braces are first put on and they get used to having them. When braces are adjusted, every six to eight weeks, they may also be a bit uncomfortable for a day or two, until you adjust to them.
With Invisalign® treatment you may experience some discomfort or pressure for a few days with each change of aligners. This is completely normal and is a sign that Invisalign is doing its job – moving your teeth to their new, straighter position.
The length of your treatment will depend on the movement you require and can only be determined by your orthodontist specialist or dentist. The length of time needed for adolescent patients may vary.
Orthodontics is the specialist field of dentistry focused on the diagnosis and treatment of issues developing from alignment problems with the teeth and jaws. While orthodontist specialists have extra qualifications and focus purely on orthodontic treatment, general dentists with a special interest in orthodontics typically also offer general dental services.