Orthodontist in Cutler Bay, FL
Cutler Bay sits far enough south that a lot of specialist care means a drive. Orthodontics does not have to. Garcia Orthodontics is about 20 to 25 minutes up South Dixie Highway from the Southland Mall area, and a steady share of our patients come from Cutler Bay, Cutler Ridge, and the neighborhoods east toward Black Point.
We are a single-location practice, which we consider a feature. You see the same orthodontist at every appointment, your records live in one place, and nobody gets handed off to a rotating roster.
Who Treats You
Dr. Francisco J. Garcia completed the DMD program at Boston University with honors, then a two-year accredited post-doctoral program in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. Orthodontics is all he does.
He grew up around medicine — his father founded a cardiothoracic surgery department in Merida, his great-grandfather practiced obstetrics in Venezuela — and he speaks six languages, so Spanish-speaking families in Cutler Bay are talked to directly rather than through a translator. More on his background is on the doctor page.
What We Treat
Crowding, spacing, overbite, underbite, crossbite, open bite, impacted teeth, and the jaw-growth problems that are easiest to fix while a child is still growing. Treatment paths for Cutler Bay patients:
- Braces for kids and early interceptive care, including two-phase treatment
- Braces for teens in metal, ceramic, or gold
- Invisalign clear aligners for teens and adults
- Adult orthodontics, including cases that relapsed after childhood treatment
- Retainers and long-term retention
- Emergency orthodontic care for a broken bracket or a poking wire
Questions Cutler Bay Families Ask
How far is the office from Cutler Bay?
We are at 11400 N. Kendall Dr., Ste. 105, Miami, FL 33176. From central Cutler Bay it is roughly 12 miles — usually 20 to 25 minutes on US-1, longer in rush hour. Most patients in active treatment come in every six to ten weeks, not weekly, so the drive is less of a factor than people expect.
At what age should my child be seen?
Around seven. Not because most seven-year-olds need braces — most do not — but because that is when a specialist can spot a developing crossbite or a crowding problem while the jaw can still be guided. Early checks are free here.
Do you take our insurance?
We work with a wide range of plans and will tell you at the consultation exactly what your orthodontic benefit covers and what it does not. Lifetime orthodontic maximums are common and often misunderstood; we will read yours with you.
Can we start without a big payment up front?
Yes. $0 down options are available with monthly payments as low as $149*, and many patients start the same day they consult.
Braces or Invisalign?
Depends on the bite and on the patient. Braces do not rely on compliance; aligners need 20 to 22 hours of wear daily. We will tell you when only one of them will actually get the result.
Do I need a referral from my dentist?
No. You can book a consultation directly.
Getting Here and What the First Visit Looks Like
From Cutler Bay the simplest route is north on South Dixie Highway to Kendall Drive, then west a short distance. Parking is on site in Suite 105.
The first appointment takes under an hour. We do a full exam, take digital records and imaging, and Dr. Garcia walks you through what is going on, what the options are, how long each takes, and what each costs — in one sitting. You leave with a written plan whether or not you start with us. It is free, and there is no pressure to decide in the chair.
You can see the technology we use and read what patients say before you come in.
Why Families South of Kendall Choose Us
Cutler Bay has grown fast, and the orthodontic options nearby are mostly general dental offices adding aligners as a side service. What we offer is narrower and deeper: one specialist, one location, and a practice that does nothing but move teeth.
That shows up in small ways. Appointments run on time, so a 3:30 slot does not turn into an hour in a waiting room after a 25-minute drive. Broken brackets get seen quickly rather than scheduled two weeks out. Records, scans, and imaging stay in one chart, so nothing is repeated. And because the practice is bilingual end to end — front desk through doctor — Spanish-speaking parents get the same detail as everyone else, not a summarized version.
We are also straightforward about what we cannot fix. Some cases need an oral surgeon or a periodontist first, and we will refer rather than start something that will not finish well.
Book a Free Consultation
Call or text (305) 596-1722, or request a consultation online. We keep after-school and Friday appointments open specifically for families driving up from Cutler Bay and Palmetto Bay.
*The total fee is based on the complexity and duration of the case, and a down payment may be required.
Nearby areas we serve: Palmetto Bay, Pinecrest, and Kendall.