Gentle Braces

Small on purpose. Gentle Braces is a boutique orthodontic office where Dr. Piero Palacios, an orthodontist with more than 18 years of experience, handles the caseload himself. That single-doctor format suits families who want the same orthodontist at every adjustment, rather than rotating through whoever is on the schedule that day.

What they offer

• Traditional metal braces
• Clear aligners, including Invisalign
• Early orthodontic evaluations for children
• Virtual consultations for patients who want to start remotely

Scheduling has one quirk worth knowing. Hours run Monday through Friday, 9 to 5, with the office closed for lunch from 1 to 2pm, so book around the midday gap.

The office sits on NE 29th Ave in south Aventura's Town Center area, the same corridor that holds Brilliant | Rothenberg Orthodontics a few blocks south, which makes comparison visits easy. For a full breakdown of how the city's orthodontic offices differ on treatment options and consultation policies, read our editorial picks for the best orthodontists in Aventura .