Welcome to

Next Level
Orthodontics

Elevating the health and beauty of your smile to the next level and unleashing the power of joy!

Orthodontics for children, teens, and adults

No two smiles are alike, and your care plan will be designed with your specific goals and needs in mind.

Dr. Amir Akhavan has built a reputation for using state-of-the-art orthodontic technology including Invisalign clear aligners, InBrace Smartwire™ hidden behind the teeth, modern metal and ceramic braces, digital impressions and more!

We understand that no two smiles are alike. Therefore, we design and plan every aspect of your treatment to meet your specific goals and needs. 

Dr. Akhavan embraces creativity and innovation by putting new ideas and sound technology into practice to help his patient receive the best outcome possible.

Schedule an appointment today and see how we can make Gainesville smile!

Providing orthodontic services to Gainesville, Tioga, Newberry, Alachua and the surrounding areas.

Next Level Orthodontics in Gainesville, FL
Next Level Orthodontics in Gainesville, FL
Next Level Orthodontics in Gainesville, FL

Meet the Team

Our Kind Of
People

Our staff strives to maintain an environment that is focused on quality, mutual respect, superior results and having a whole lot of fun. We believe that you, the patient, must receive exceptional value and service in a way that consistently exceeds your expectations.

Our dedicated and professional team works synergistically with one goal in mind: to help you get the beautiful and healthy smile you deserve while creating a Next Level customer service experience.

Next Level Orthodontics in Gainesville, FL

InBrace Behind the Teeth

The Smartwire is
Unlike Anything Else

InBrace is teeth straightening on autopilot with a personalized Smartwire™ hidden behind your teeth that gently perfects your smile. The revolutionary Smartwire effortlessly aligns your teeth according to your personalized treatment plan. No visible wires. No trays. No painful monthly tightenings or tray changes. Just “WOW!”

Invisalign Clear Aligners

Explore New
Possibilities

Have you ever wished for a straighter, healthier smile, but not looked forward to all the metal wires and bands that often go along with braces? At Next Level Orthodontics we can make your dream of having a new smile come to life. Dr. Akhavan is a certified Invisalign orthodontist, giving patients a “clearly” effective and incredibly comfortable way to wear braces!

Our Core
Values

Next Level
Finish

A great finish represents the best result for the patient ...
While we view it as the perfect alignment of teeth, we believe a greater finish is one that overwhelms the patient with absolute joy. Everyone deserves to have the best smile possible and every clinical action we take should be with a great finish in mind.

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Hospitality

Each person who walks through our doors is a valued and highly-anticipated guest, not a number ...
As we strive to treat our patients with respect in an environment that feels positive and inclusive, something magical happens - we break down barriers and open up new possibilities not just for our patients, but for ourselves also.

Our Core
Values

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Communication

Successful relationships are oftentimes defined by the success of their communication ...
Clarity and kindness are characteristics that usher in the desire to listen with the intent to understand, rather than respond. When we do so with our patients and each other, we place the individual first and in turn, foster a successful relationship.

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Accountability

In any given hour of any given day, difficult situations may arise. In that moment, doing the right thing may seem hard or even impossible ...
However, as we assess the situation, understand it, own it, and act decisively, our actions will speak louder than words ever could and trust will be fortified for the future.

Next Level
Communication

Successful relationships are oftentimes defined by the success of their communication. Clarity and kindness are characteristics that usher in the desire to listen with the intent to understand, rather than respond. When we do so with our patients and each other, we place the individual first and in turn, foster a successful relationship.

Next Level
Hospitality

Each person who walks through our doors is a valued and highly-anticipated guest, not a number. As we strive to treat our patients with respect in an environment that feels positive and inclusive, something magical happens - we break down barriers and open up new possibilities not just for our patients, but for ourselves also.

Our Core
Values

Next Level
Finish

A great finish represents the best result for the patient. While we view it as the perfect alignment of teeth, we believe a greater finish is one that overwhelms the patient with absolute joy. Everyone deserves to have the best smile possible and every clinical action we take should be with a great finish in mind.

Next Level
Accountability

In any given hour of any given day, difficult situations may arise. In that moment, doing the right thing may seem hard or even impossible. However, as we assess the situation, understand it, own it, and act decisively, our actions will speak louder than words ever could and trust will be fortified for the future.

Our Patients Us

I am loving how my new smile is coming together thanks to the lovely staff and Dr. A!
My teeth look absolutely beautiful!!!!
Staff is very nice and the orthodontist is very understanding and concerned for the best outlook for their patients. They explain all the information and make sure you understand.
The staff at Next Level are very friendly and welcoming. They’re highly skilled at what they do and take the time to ensure everything is properly prepared for you. The interior of the orthodontic office is also nice. Overall, a great place to go for braces.
Greatest orthodontist of all time🙏🏽🙏🏽
Response from the owner:Thank you so much! We're honored to be part of your smile journey and truly appreciate your kind words. You just made our day!
My son got braces today. Next Level really is what their name says! Thank you for making my teen comfortable and educated on his braces journey.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much Erin for the kind words! 💙 We’re thrilled to hear your son felt comfortable and informed about his smile journey — that’s exactly what we aim for. Welcome to the Next Level family!
It’s been a long process, but we are SO pleased with my son’s beautiful smile! Dr. Akhavan and all the staff are always professional and friendly. My dentist highly recommended him and I see why.
Response from the owner:Thank you for trusting us throughout your son’s smile journey! We’re so happy to hear you’re pleased with the results — it’s been an honor to be part of his transformation. Huge thanks to your dentist as well for the kind recommendation!
Braces aren’t fun, but this place makes it way better. My orthodontist is awesome, the whole team is super nice, and the office always smells amazing (no weird dentist smell here).
Plus, they have an arcade machine  in a waiting room—so yeah, 10/10 would recommend. Even the rubber bands can’t ruin the vibe (though they definitely try).
Response from the owner:Thank you for the awesome review! 😄 We totally get that braces aren’t always fun, so we do our best to keep the vibes positive! We’re glad you enjoy the team (and the fresh office scent 😉). Thanks for recommending us!
Everyone is amazing, friendly and kind. Always a pleasure to see everyone when I come in to get my chains replaced.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Kathryn! We love seeing you at your visits and truly appreciate your kind words. It means a lot to know you enjoy coming to your appointments!
Wonderful. I recommend everyone come to this orthodontist. Doctor is kind and I wouldn’t go anywhere else.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Brittany, for the kind words! We're so glad you've had a great experience with Dr. Akhavan and our team. It means the world to us!
Excellent service! Dr. A and the rest of the team were helpful and attentive with a repair I needed. Very efficient process, highly recommended
Response from the owner:Thank you so much! We truly appreciate your kind words and are glad you had a great experience with us.
Very good and nice staff members
Response from the owner:Thank you! We’re happy to hear you had a great experience with our team.
This is the second time I’ve been to Next Level for an emergency retainer repair. They are very professional, do not overcharge, and have a clean, beautiful office. Everyone who works there is very nice. I highly recommend Next Level!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Derek, for trusting us with your smile! We’re glad we could help with your retainer repair and that you enjoy our office and team. Your recommendation means a lot to us!
a very nice atmosphere and very gentle
Response from the owner:Thank you! We’re glad you enjoyed the atmosphere and care.
My experience with them has been top tier. Getting my braces done here and they are so understanding and helpful! They always make sure you are okay and that everything is going smooth. Always find a way to fit you in, in case of a repair. Truly the best professionals.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much! We’re thrilled to hear you’re having a great experience and appreciate your trust in us.