Patient Reviews
"Staff is friendly! Dr. Ackaway is honest and kind! I’ve Gone 2 years in a row and he comfortably says your son should wait for braces. Other drs. were trying to get us to do many years of unnecessary steps and very costly plans. When my boys are ready for braces we will be using Dr. Ackaway I fully trust him. I feel he’s looking to do what’s best for the patients."
"I would 100% recommend Thrive Orthodontics to anyone! I brought my son here to get Invisalign after getting hit in his mouth at basketball. The doctors & staff are extremely knowledgeable and explained the whole process thoroughly. From start to finish, they have always been patient, kind and ready to help in anyway possible. My son was thrilled that they sent him home with a teeth whitening kit to make his smile that much better. We couldn’t be happier! Now it’s my turn to go. Thank you!!UPDATE: About 10 years ago, when my oldest son got braces, I asked his orthodontist to take a look at my teeth. He told me my mouth was too small and that I’d need to have teeth pulled before getting braces—otherwise, they’d just shift back over time. As I got older, my teeth continued to shift, so when my youngest son was finishing up his Invisalign treatment, I decided to get a consultation at Thrive Orthodontics.To my surprise, they told me I wouldn’t need any teeth pulled. The worst-case scenario, they said, might be shaving a little enamel—but even that wasn’t necessary. I’m so happy I went with Thrive. My teeth came out perfect!"
"The office staff is very professional and organized. Easy to make appointments and follow up adjustment appointments. Clean office and never felt rushed at the office. Got all my questions answered and was ready to start treatment. Dr. Sohn and Melissa made the consultation easy to understand and broke down my treatment plan for braces."
"Process of getting braces on was very easy!"
"We ❤ Thrive. The staff is always smiling & friendly. My daughter is in nearonh the final stages of braces and all of our visits have been stress free., thanks to the caring professionals in the practice."
"Our family has chosen Thrive Orthodontics for our two sons' orthodontic treatment. One of our sons has special needs, and the staff at Thrive Orthodontics has been incredibly accommodating and caring, ensuring that he feels comfortable and well-cared for throughout his treatment. He is currently undergoing Invisalign treatment, while his brother is receiving traditional metal braces. Both of our sons are achieving excellent results, and we are very pleased with the progress they have made. The orthodontic assistants and the orthodontists themselves are all highly skilled and professional, and we highly recommend Thrive Orthodontics to anyone seeking orthodontic treatment. We absolutely LOVE Thrive Orthodontics."
"I am beyond thrilled with the care and results we've received at Thrive Orthodontic! Both of my teenagers recently completed their Invisalign treatments, and the entire process has been exceptional. From the initial consultation to the final result, the team made sure everything was smooth and stress-free. The office staff is always friendly and welcoming, and they made sure to explain every step of the process, which made us feel comfortable and informed. The Invisalign aligners were a perfect fit for my kids—they loved that they were discreet and easy to use. We’ve seen amazing improvements in their smiles and couldn’t be happier with the results. Highly recommend Thrive Orthodontic to anyone looking for top-quality care and treatment!"
"Thrive is AMAZING! My son is 8 and has HIGH anxiety surrounding new places and experiences. He just got his pallet expander put in yesterday and it was a tearless easy process. He was all smiles as we left the office. The hygienist talked him through the whole process, he knew exactly what to expect. Dr. Sohn is so reassuring and so gentle. The best part about Thrive in addition to the level of care by their amazing staff is the technology of their devices. I am thrilled to not have to "turn the key" in my baby's mouth! Hands down, BEST Orthodontist and Dentist office around...so good that I am getting braces too!"
"Thrive Orthodontics and Dr. Akkaway did an amazing job! I came in with a challenging open bite that felt a bit hopeless. Within 48 weeks my bite was fully corrected, using only Invisalign. Even my dentist was impressed that this was able to be done without full braces, and as quickly as it was. The doctors and staff were friendly and the office was run very efficiently. I never waited more than 5 minutes for my appointment and was always greeted with a smile on my way in, and a freshly baked cookie on my way out :) I would highly recommend Thrive Orthodontics for any smile or bite issue."
"We are referred to this Orthodontist by our pediatric dentist and the staff are amazing. Easy scheduling, detailed explanations about cost and the difference between braces and thorough follow-up process. Great experience and we will refer our friends too :)."
"My 8 yo is seen at the vernon clinic and is very happy. He is having a palate expander and braces put in nexg week. Everyone in the offoce are extremely respectful and they have tge latwst most advanced equipment. They've been very helpful with financing of the treatment and working with our insurance. So far so good!"
"Our 12 year old just had his braces put on yesterday and the entire experience was great. Her felt comfortable and had no pain. He's said the Orthodontist was great. I highly recommend Thrive Orthodontics for anyone who requires Invisalign or braces."
"We are absolutely thrilled with the services provided by Thrive Orthodontics. Our daughter had her braces on for 26 months, never a problem getting an appointment if she broke a bracket or had any questions.The outcome was amazing and her smile is as beautiful as ever. We were so happy with the services that we already scheduled our youngest for a consultation in a few weeks.Thank you"
"Thrive Orthodontics is genuinely outstanding. When my daughter went in for her braces and began to have second thoughts, Carrie-Ann provided exceptional support. She elaborated on the distinctions between metal and clear braces, as well as Invisalign, generously allowing us time to discuss without any hint of impatience. If possible, I'd rate her ten stars for her remarkable assistance."
"Thank you to Dr. Akkaway and his amazing team for turning "I'm nervous, I'm getting braces today" into an experience that had my 10 year old smiling! The patience, bedside manner, and calming demeanor of everyone at Thrive left us both relaxed and feeling totally comfortable. I am confident that we made the right decision with our orthodontic care."
"My daughter had a great experience getting her braces put on. The Dr and staff made her feel so comfortable and explained everything step by step. Thank you!"
"The staff at Thrive are very knowledgeable and I trust their recommendations for my child. Their prices for braces are very fair, as well!"
"From the first day we walked in to Thrive Orthodontics ( Vernon NJ ) with a welcome sign for new patients, we were treated like family! I couldn’t be happier that we chose them to take care of my sons braces every single person there was always so nice and caring. It’s a super clean office also !My son’s teeth came out amazing. He just got his braces removed about a month ago. I was sad to not have to go every 4 weeks anymore . I recommend Thrive to seriously everyone I talk to. I went to 4 different orthodontists for consultations before I went to Thrive, I went to Thrive for our consultation and ended up putting his braces on the same day! I love everything about them , if you’re looking for your kids or yourself there is no better option !"
"Thrive Orthodontics Has been with me for a huge chunk of my life.I’ve had Invisalign and braces from them.Both experiences where amazing, they also make you feel same and comfortable as a patient.When I finished my braces they gave me a little cup with champagne and gum which just shows how much they care about there patients."
"Both of our boys are patients at Thrive, and we have had a positive experience. One in traditional braces, one in Invisalign, both doing great!"
"We've had an amazing experience with Thrive Orthodontist. The service is exceptional, and the staff is incredibly friendly. My youngest is a patient here and goes in for Invisalign and he has always felt comfortable. We're so impressed that we've decided to take our special needs teen there for braces. It's comforting to know they'll receive top-notch care in such a welcoming environment."****UPDATE****11/15/2023We felt so comfortable with Thrive Orthodontics that today we took our other child with Autism here for his Invisaligners. Claudia was gentle and patient with him and we had a wonderful experience AGAIN. We absolutely LOVE Thrive Orthodontics and we highly recommend them."
"Everyone was so helpful. The great part is everything is done in one day. Braces of Mold for Invisalign. Pick up Invisalign. So organized. And nice!!!"
"Such an amazing experience with Dr Akkaway. He has been taking care of Bella and Kayla for a long time. Wouldn’t go anywhere else. Bella just got her braces removed today. So exciting !! Thank you for everything!!"
"1st time there, everyone was very nice. Our 2 daughters felt at ease. Helpful with any questions we had. The facility was very clean bright happy to be there. We start in 2weeks the process for preparing for braces. Fingers crossed."
"Great first experience! Very friendly staff. Looking forward to the next 2 years with my daughter and her braces."
"Very good experience for both my children with braces and Invisalign."
"Amazing office; when my son has an issues with his braces they get me in right away."
"Loving life with a mouthful of braces, thanks to Thrive. Great staff, excellent experience!"
"The team at Thrive Orthodontics is wonderful. The office is well-run and will try their best to get you an appointment that is convenient for you. They are helpful, kind and the staff is exceptional. Two out of the three of my children have seen Dr. Akkaway. One has had Invisalign's and the other, traditional braces. They both have had great experiences. My third child will be getting braces within the year. You will not be disappointed!"
"5 stars for Thrive Orthodontics: We've been going there for over 1 year, and we are very impressed with their staff and facility. Their staff is wonderful - kind, patient, and helpful; and their facility is always clean and organized. While we look forward to not having braces / Invisalign in the future, for the time being we're thrilled to be with Thrive for our kids' needs and helping them improve their smile and confidence!"
"Amazing Place, very high quality work they provide, kids will have no problem getting their Braces and other teeth work done!"
"Amazing Place, very high quality work they provide, kids will have no problem getting their Braces and other teeth work done!"
"Impressive customer service. I had an issue with my child's retainer replacement due to the initial handling of his care (invisalign vs. metal braces). Mendy was incredibly responsive- I was just venting for a moment and she made an unexpected adjustment. I was pleasantly surprised."
"It has been a wonderful experience with my daughters. My one daughter did invisalign and my other daughter is doing braces, both with excellent results! I highly recommend it!"
"This orthodontist office has a staff that’s polite, friendly, respectful, considerate, kind, and more.. they have helped my son and myself in the process of his braces. Thank you!"
"Had an emergency where my tooth was infected and needed to remove my braces ASAP in order to fix it. They helped me out so much and was able to squeeze me in right before the thanksgiving Holiday to relieve the pain I was in. Will sure be coming back again to continue my journey to have a perfect smile. Thank you a zillion!"
"Great orthodontist! Thrive handled my son's braces and teeth alignment. From day one, everyone at the Thrive team was a pleasure to work with. I give them my full endorsement and can't recommend them enough. A+!"
"excellent practice for my family- two of my children have Invisalign and one had braces."
"I’ve had a great experience with my daughter and her braces & the staff has been completely helpful, wonderful and would recommend friends and family to go there as well.!"
"We have just started going here with my son! As soon as we walked in the first time they had a sign welcoming new clients with their names on it ! The receptionist is sooooo nice and kind! Michelle who we met with to go over pricing and the consult was extremely wonderful! The doctor himself and assistants are Soo friendly! We are beyond happy we chose Thrive for my sons braces !"
"Everyone is so pleasant and accommodating. All procedures are fully explained and appointments are always taken on time. Wish I had known about them when my oldest child had braces."
"State of the art orthodontist office. My daughter starting coming to this office a year or two ago to begin the process of getting braces. The dentists, assistants and staff are always so accommodating and put both my daughter and myself at ease."
"I couldn’t be happier right now!!! After being told that my son and I couldn’t have Invisalign, but could only get braces, Dr. Akkaway said we could!!! What a wonderful feeling after so many years of feeling self conscious about my smile, now I can’t stop smiling!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart! 😃"
"The staff is always so helpful! We LOVE Thrive! We are on our 3rd child with braces so we definitely would recommend Thrive to anyone!"
"My daughter needs braces! The whole process from consultation to the first appointment has been easy and the people have all been top notch. Glad we chose Thrive."
"Very pleased with my son’s first appointment for braces and appreciate the kind staff. My son was smiling with the staff and they walked him through each step with gentle hands. 👍🏻👍🏻"
"Highly recommend orthodontist! I had such a great experience when I got my adult braces done a few years back that I recently brought my daughter to get her invisalign treatments done. The staff is very friendly and welcoming when I arrive and there’s never a long wait. The office is extremely clean and they are always accommodating when it comes to making appointments. Wouldn’t think of going anywhere else.."
"My daughter came to Thrive needing braces and other orthodontic work. Everyone in the office was super friendly and knowledgeable about her care. They were extremely helpful with setting up an affordable payment plan, as well. We definitely recommend their office to anyone we know that needs orthodontic care."
"We are extremely pleased with Akkaway Orthodontics. They are professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. Dr Akkaway recommended Invisalign for our 12 year old daughter. I was hesitant to believe that Invisalign could work better than braces, however 11 months into her treatment (and are just about finished) and I am so happy we decided to go with Dr Akkaway's recommendation. The treatment is painfree, and FAST! Im absolutely shocked at how quickly the treatment corrected her smile which has significantly boosted her confidence."
"My 9 year old granddaughter was examined by Dr. Akkaway for possibly needing braces. I highly recommend this office. The first visit six months ago found this doctor and staff to be totally professional and caring and made Kathleen at ease and comfortable. Also, the office space is obviously following covid protocol 100%. We had a follow-up visit recently to reassess Kathleen's development. Braces will be applied in the next couple of months without any extractions being required. Kathleen is still extremely secure with this staff and is looking forward to treatment here. There is no doubt about the care and expertise in this office."
"My son has been a patient for about 1 1/2 years. Everything from the 1st visit to getting his braces removed was fantastic. The office staff are wonderful and walk you through every step.Dr. Akkaway is excellent with kids, very patient and kind. My son likes to ask a lot of questions and they always took the time to answer them too! The office has state of the art equipment and capability to do everything needed efficiently and effectively. We are very happy with our experience at this office. We highly recommend them. They also have a new pediatric dentist that recently joined the team."
"Every time I go here the staff is always friendly, it’s not long of a wait. Having to go get my braces tightened isn’t bad here since they are very friendly even if you break brackets a lot like I did"
"Dr. Akkaway and his team are great!! i’m so thankful that i got my treatment done with them! i just got my braces off and i couldn’t be happier with how they turned out!"
"My son just completed his time in braces. The staff and Dr. Akkaway have been very professional and knowledgeable. I have another child currently in treatment here and I am glad she is also in good hands!"
"Dr Akkaway has been amazing! My son was in his care for 2 years, his braces just came off today. His teeth look straight and great. We plan on using Akkaway orthodontics again in the next year for my daughter."
"I got my son braces at Akkaway Orthodontics. Every time we have went there Mr. Akkaway and all his assistants were very kind. I had no doubt that this was the right place for my son as he also even tells me that it never hurts him. I am proud to say that this is the right orthodontist as there has never been a problem with my son, so I feel like I should also think that it won’t hurt anyone else either. This orthodontist shall be recommended for so many other kids who need braces."
"Had 4 kids go to Akkaway for braces - couldnt be happier with results, the staff and of course the wonderful Dr Akkaway himself!"
"Dr.Akkaway and his staff are amazing. My son had braces a few years back and we were extremely happy with his results. My daughter is under going orthodontist treatment and I already see great results . Dr.Akkaway is very honest and is definetly not in a hurry to put braces on and take your money if not yet needed. His staff is wonderful as well. The Office is impecible . Clean and modern with all updated equipment I always recomend Dr.Akkaway, unfortunately he doesn't take my ins but was able to set up a payment plan that works for my family. It's visible that Dr.Akkaway cares about his patients and the results!"
"There's great service all the time! From the receptionist to the assistants to Dr Akkaway! Everyone is always so friendly and willing to help. I make one phone call for the slightest thing and they get my son in ASAP! They are the best!!! Once my son is done with his braces, I'm next! Thanks everyone in that office for such exceptional care!!!"
"Very very pleased with the results of my braces. Although I had braces as a child, over the next 3 decades my teeth did shift a bit so I decided to get braces again as an adult and I'm so happy I went with Dr.Akkaway. Both him and all the girls in the practice were absolutey fantastic and I would recommend them for sure and I plan to be bringing my own children to him in a few years. Thank for an amazing result, I couldn't happier !Cynthia"
"So happy we chose Dr. Akkaway for our daughter's braces. Her teeth are beautiful. Thank you Dr. Akkaway!!!"
"Akkaway Orthodontics is amazing!! The staff is kind, friendly and helpful! The office is new, modern and updated! Dr. Akkaway and his staff are trustworthy and professional!We had a consultation with another orthodontic office that was going to put us through lengthy, unnecessary and expensive treatment. Dr. Akkaway on the other hand has always been fair and honest and he provides amazing results!!We now have two children out of braces and we couldn't be happier with the service we received. Our third child is starting treatment wth Dr. Akkaway now and we have no doubt that we will receive the same incredible service and results!"
"I can not say enough about Dr Akkaway and his staff. My daughter just got her braces off and I could not be more pleased. It has been an "uneventful" process, everything went well, and as expected. Everyone there is kind, listens to you if you have a concern or question, and makes children feel very at ease. I highly recommend Dr Akkaway for your orthodontic needs."
"Very nice office staff and Dr. Akkaway is an awesome orthodontist. I was there this week and had my braces put on and am looking forward to having a beautiful smile."
"I have been a patient of Dr.Akkaways for a year now! Whoo Hoo! The reason we chose Dr. Akkaway for my orthodontist is because both Dr. Akkaway and his staff made us feel right at home immediately. It is like buying a pair of shoes" Your not going to buy them if they don't fit right!" At first, I had gone for a consultation at another orthodontist, but my mother said we were going for a second opinion. Which is how I wound up at Dr. Akkaway's! I'm so happy we did because I couldn't imagine getting the experience I have received with Dr. Akkaway and his extremely friendly staff anywhere else. They are the perfect fit for me! As his patient he has an awesome waiting area with a flat screen T.V., video games, and more! Honestly though, we never had to wait so if I wanted to use any of these items I would go in the waiting area after my appointment. While you wait in the chair to have your braces tightened, repairs, etc... there is another flat screen T.V. with movies playing! But again I've really never had to wait Dr. Akkaway's offices are always busy with patients but there is never a wait you are taken in immediately. His staff are wonderful! They are so friendly and nurturing. Some people say having braces isn't fun but I have had such a great experience! Dr. Akkaway and his staff are making it not only easy but fun to get the perfect smile. I'm happy my braces are coming off soon so that I will be able to eat caramel again! But luckily this will not be the end for us because my brother's next!!! Thank you Dr. Akkaway & Staff for being the BEST!!!Sincerely,Kelsey & Kathy Zingone"
