Donna Lim Orthodontics vs Tōtara Orthodontists:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Donna Lim Orthodontics had more branded searches than Tōtara Orthodontists among Auckland orthodontic clinics in New Zealand. Donna Lim Orthodontics had about 880 branded searches, while Tōtara Orthodontists had 540. Donna Lim Orthodontics made up 10.4% of all Auckland orthodontic clinic searches we track, and Tōtara Orthodontists accounted for 6.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Auckland orthodontic clinics, Donna Lim Orthodontics appeared in all three answers and Tōtara Orthodontists in one. Donna Lim Orthodontics was mentioned before Tōtara Orthodontists in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Donna Lim Orthodontics, about 63% more searches than Tōtara Orthodontists
Who does AI mention more?
Donna Lim Orthodontics, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Donna Lim Orthodontics, named ahead of Tōtara Orthodontists in every answer
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Top Auckland orthodontic clinics in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Donna Lim Orthodontics appeared in all three answers. Tōtara Orthodontists was mentioned in one out of three: in one of the three ChatGPT answers. Donna Lim Orthodontics was listed before Tōtara Orthodontists in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Donna Lim Orthodontics3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Shakespeare Orthodontics2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Eden Orthodontics2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Milk Orthodontics2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Tōtara Orthodontists1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
The Tooth Company0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Max and Beresford Orthodontists0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Bachmann Orthodontics0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Zaveri Orthodontic & Periodontic Centre0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which orthodontic clinic should I go to in Auckland, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best orthodontic clinics in Auckland, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best orthodontic clinic in Auckland, New Zealand for braces for kids?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“braces auckland”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“orthodontic clinic auckland”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Is Donna Lim Orthodontics or Tōtara Orthodontists more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Donna Lim Orthodontics and Tōtara Orthodontists by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 Auckland orthodontic clinics we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Donna Lim Orthodontics, Tōtara Orthodontists. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Shakespeare Orthodontics | The Tooth Company | Eden Orthodontics | Max and Beresford Orthodontists | Donna Lim Orthodontics | Milk Orthodontics | Bachmann Orthodontics | Tōtara Orthodontists | Zaveri Orthodontic & Periodontic Centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 19.3% | 25.3% | 13% | 6.5% | 11.5% | 6.3% | 9.4% | 7.4% | 1.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 16.5% | 23.8% | 16.5% | 9.4% | 11.2% | 6.1% | 9.1% | 6.3% | 1.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 16% | 25.6% | 12.5% | 10.6% | 12.5% | 5.5% | 8.4% | 5.9% | 3% |
| Jan 2026 | 22.1% | 26% | 11.7% | 8.1% | 9.6% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 5.9% | 0.93% |
| Feb 2026 | 24.9% | 22.1% | 12.2% | 7.3% | 10.7% | 7.2% | 8.8% | 5.5% | 1.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 23.6% | 19.7% | 14.1% | 7.9% | 10.9% | 6.4% | 9.6% | 6.3% | 1.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 22.7% | 20.9% | 12.7% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 5.2% | 1.1% |
| May 2026 | 22.5% | 21.2% | 11.6% | 8.8% | 11.6% | 5.6% | 10.2% | 6.8% | 1.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 22.5% | 20.6% | 14.3% | 8.1% | 11% | 7.9% | 6.5% | 7.6% | 1.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 23% | 21.6% | 10.5% | 8.9% | 11.9% | 8.6% | 7% | 7.2% | 1.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 20.7% | 22.8% | 11.3% | 8.7% | 11.3% | 10% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 1.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 21.4% | 21% | 11.8% | 10.5% | 10.4% | 10.4% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 1.3% |
How has the Donna Lim Orthodontics and Tōtara Orthodontists comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Donna Lim Orthodontics was ahead of Tōtara Orthodontists in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Donna Lim Orthodontics’ share of searches among Auckland orthodontic clinics in New Zealand moved from 11.5% to 10.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 880.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tōtara Orthodontists’ share of searches among Auckland orthodontic clinics in New Zealand moved from 7.4% to 6.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 570 to 540.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Auckland orthodontic clinics in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, Max and Beresford Orthodontists overtook Donna Lim Orthodontics and Milk Orthodontics to rank 4th among Auckland orthodontic clinics in New Zealand, with 10.5% of the searches.

In September 2026, Donna Lim Orthodontics lost share of searches among Auckland orthodontic clinics in New Zealand, from 11.3% to 10.4%.

Tōtara Orthodontists’ share of searches among Auckland orthodontic clinics in New Zealand has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 7.6% to 6.4% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Donna Lim Orthodontics’ and Tōtara Orthodontists’ names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Donna Lim Orthodontics
1 branded search term
- donna lim orthodontics
Tōtara Orthodontists
3 branded search terms
- totara ortho
- totara orthodontics
- totara orthodontists
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