Patient Reviews

5.0 Review from M.C. Source: Google May 05 2026

"“Just got my Invisalign today from Thrive Orthodontics and had an amazing experience! Friendly staff, super informative, and very professional. Excited to see my results!”Michele C."

5.0 Review from T.A. Source: Google Nov 03 2025

"Great staff and experience!"

5.0 Review from R.S. Source: Google Sep 11 2025

"If you're looking to start Invisalign treatment, look no further! Thrive has top-of-the-line equipment and cutting-edge technology to bring your dream smile to life. But let’s face it, equipment alone isn’t enough! The staff are an absolute pleasure to work with and are highly skilled. Any questions or concerns I had were addressed promptly. They listen intently and truly care about each individual’s outcome. If you want the best, this is it!"

5.0 Review from M.H. Source: Google Aug 18 2025

"Clean and awesome staff"

5.0 Review from A.C. Source: Google Jun 30 2025

"My early opinion: We were welcomed gracefully and my daughters name was on a welcome board. The small things stand out and speak volume. Everyone assisting me was patient and explained throughly. The staff work with you. I’m currently very pleased."

5.0 Review from W.T. Source: Google Jun 20 2025

"This is a top notch Orthodontist office. I've had a wonderful experience with Dr. Akkaway and his team from start to finish. They are very knowledgeable in orthodontics and answer my questions to complete satisfaction. Totally amazed at the immense knowledge you receive in learning how to care and take part in your Invisalign treatment. I am very happy with the results and the care I received. This is the best Orthodontist office! So thankful and grateful for the care and kindness I received."

5.0 Review from M.K. Source: Google Jun 06 2025

"Went for a consult for my granddaughter . The staff was excellent. Very friendly. The office was very clean. Dr Akkaway was very professional and explained everything to me. I highly recommend this place for orthodontics. My granddaughter loved it there."

5.0 Review from A.B. Source: Google Apr 08 2025

"Accommodating and so very friendly!"

5.0 Review from K.R. Source: Google Apr 04 2025

"My daughter and son have both been patients at Thrive Orthodontics totaling more than 10 years. The experience has been phenomenal. Dr. Akkaway is great. He is professional and personable and has delivered truly beautiful smiles for both of my kids. The staff is likewise professional and personable. Everyone at Thrive is welcoming and helpful and this has been consistent for more than 10 years! I cannot speak more highly of my families experience at Thrive Orthodontics."

5.0 Review from K.W. Source: Google Mar 24 2025

"Just had my second appointment at thrive orthodontics in Vernon and I have nothing but positive things to say. They just fit me with my first set of Invisalign and it was completely seamless. The technician was so gentle and explained the instructions clearly. Love how warm, inviting, and clean this cute little office is. Highly recommend!"

5.0 Review from K.M. Source: Google Mar 24 2025

"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."

5.0 Review from C.V. Source: Google Mar 24 2025

"Great place! The staff are very kind and we are seeing great results!!"

5.0 Review from M.O. Source: Google Dec 30 2023

"Had a wonderful experience with Dr. Soun! He is kind, thoughtful, and listens :)"

5.0 Review from T.D. Source: Google Dec 30 2023

"Clean, always on time, professional and top notch assessment and service"

5.0 Review from K.R. Source: Google Dec 28 2023

"Absolutely amazing with children! Kind, patient and informative. Clean and beautiful office. 2nd to none!"

5.0 Review from K.B. Source: Google Dec 28 2023

"Very friendly and comforting staff!"

5.0 Review from A.M. Source: Google Dec 28 2023

"Welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff. Dr. Akkaway spent time answering all of our questions and explaining our options."

5.0 Review from B.R. Source: Google Dec 27 2023

"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."

5.0 Review from C.M. Source: Google Dec 20 2023

"Excellent service. Always on time and friendly staffing! Numerous locations, close to home and late appointments available for busy kids."

5.0 Review from A.T. Source: Google Dec 20 2023

"My daughter loves Thrive Orthodontics, she can’t wait to visit her dentist!"

5.0 Review from M.D. Source: Google Dec 19 2023

"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."

5.0 Review from C.T. Source: Google Dec 19 2023

"My daughter always has a great experience at Thrive!"

5.0 Review from A.M. Source: Google Dec 18 2023

"Thrive Orthodontics is the best. The doctors and the staff are professional, understanding and caring. All questions answered and all issues addressed. This is my second kid and I couldn’t be more happier with the results. Highly recommended."

5.0 Review from A.R. Source: Google Dec 17 2023

"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!"

5.0 Review from K.H. Source: Google Dec 14 2023

"Great staff! Kind and patient with children and very knowledgeable. The office is clean and everyone has been so nice. Scheduling appointments is also very easy."

5.0 Review from B.H. Source: Google Dec 14 2023

"Very friendly staff, never a wait."

5.0 Review from K.B. Source: Google Dec 14 2023

"The staff at Thrive are very knowledgeable and I trust their recommendations for my child. Their prices for braces are very fair, as well!"

5.0 Review from T.S. Source: Google Dec 13 2023

"The office and staff were great. We were in and out in no time at all :)"

5.0 Review from K.M. Source: Google Dec 12 2023

"The office staff is always so welcoming and friendly. They also do a great job having you in and out with your appointments. Very convenient! We highly recommend Thrive Orthodontics!"

5.0 Review from M.I. Source: Google Dec 12 2023

"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 !"

5.0 Review from N.M. Source: Google Dec 06 2023

"Great orthodontist, very kind and clean place."

5.0 Review from E.G. Source: Google Dec 01 2023

"At thrive orthodontics they staff is always verry friendly and we are seen in a timely manner. They answer any questions that i may have as well."

5.0 Review from G.W. Source: Google Nov 30 2023

"Always a great experience at Thrive"

5.0 Review from A.M. Source: Google Nov 29 2023

"As always, our experience here at Thrive Orthodontics was fantastic!"

5.0 Review from H.L. Source: Google Nov 26 2023

"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!"

5.0 Review from M.A. Source: Google Nov 23 2023

"Had a consultation for my daughter at the West Milford office - what a wonderful experience! Everyone was friendly and knowledgeable & the office is clean and state-of-the-art."

5.0 Review from I.S. Source: Google Nov 22 2023

"It was a very easy first experience from start to finish. Very welcoming and informative. So glad we picked Thrive."

5.0 Review from J.W. Source: Google Nov 17 2023

"Good service! Definitely like my experience there."

5.0 Review from R.D. Source: Google Nov 16 2023

"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."

5.0 Review from P.C. Source: Google Nov 16 2023

"Excellent and friendly service."

5.0 Review from R.F. Source: Google Nov 16 2023

"It was a really good experience. All the dentist were very nice and helpful. The facility was clean and the overall space was very nice and well organized!"

5.0 Review from K.R. Source: Google Nov 15 2023

"Thrive Orthodontics has the most amazing, caring staff!"

5.0 Review from D.C. Source: Google Nov 11 2023

"Clean, fresh, modern office, and wonderful staff!"

5.0 Review from M.C. Source: Google Nov 10 2023

"The staff was super friendly!"

5.0 Review from N.A. Source: Google Nov 09 2023

"Great first experience! Very friendly staff. Looking forward to the next 2 years with my daughter and her braces."

5.0 Review from K.F. Source: Google Nov 08 2023

"Thrive's staff is absolutely amazing. They are always willing to get you an appointment that works with your schedule and their chair side manner is impeccable. We have been going there for years and they are supportive through every step of the way. They know their products and how hard kids can be on the apparatuses they supply. Dr. Akkaway is great with the kids and explains every action he performs."

5.0 Review from L.W. Source: Google Nov 04 2023

"Amazing office; when my son has an issues with his braces they get me in right away."

5.0 Review from M.R. Source: Google Nov 02 2023

"Always professional and helpful. Keep close to scheduled appointment times."

5.0 Review from N.H. Source: Google Oct 26 2023

"Always a quick, on time and a pleasant visit!"

5.0 Review from M.M. Source: Google Oct 25 2023

"The Thrive Orthodontics staff is kind and knowledgeable"

5.0 Review from G.B. Source: Google Oct 21 2023

"Prompt, friendly and detailedThey made my nervous 9 year old girl calm"

5.0 Review from M.D. Source: Google Oct 19 2023

"Fast and great service. Very happpy with this office"

5.0 Review from R.M. Source: Google Oct 19 2023

"There is nothing I don't like about this office. Its clean, no waiting, all of the staff memebers are very professional and everything is perfectly explained. I highly recommend."

5.0 Review from I.R. Source: Google Oct 18 2023

"The dentists are super nice, as well as all the staff members. The appointments are easy to make and you are seeing on time. Thank you"

5.0 Review from Z.S. Source: Google Oct 15 2023

"Best place"

5.0 Review from A.V. Source: Google Oct 14 2023

"Loving life with a mouthful of braces, thanks to Thrive. Great staff, excellent experience!"

5.0 Review from D.M. Source: Google Oct 14 2023

"Thrive Orthodontics is the best. There is never a wait. The staff works well together and you can speak to anyone in the office and know that you are taken care of. I would recommend to anyone who wants the "PERFECT SMILE" to visit Thrive Orthodontics."

5.0 Review from M.T. Source: Google Oct 12 2023

"Staff was excellent. Nice relaxed atmosphere. Very professional."

5.0 Review from A.A. Source: Google Oct 05 2023

"Friendly, supportive staff. Amazing doctors. The office is so clean and so well ran."

5.0 Review from A.P. Source: Google Sep 28 2023

"Have been taking my sons to this office for orthodontics the past 4 years. Wait time is short and Dr Akkaway and his assistants are very professional and friendly. A few times we had to come in for emergencies and they were always able to see us on very short notice, which is a plus.We also started coming here for the pediatric dentist who is also very thorough, while at the same time being gentle during cleanings with the kids."

5.0 Review from W.C. Source: Google Sep 27 2023

"This office is organized and easy to work with. They don’t make you wait in the waiting room. And they are transparent on the financing."

5.0 Review from E.A. Source: Google Sep 27 2023

"Great staff, beautiful office."

5.0 Review from S.M. Source: Google Sep 23 2023

"Best place hands down! The staff is absolutely amazing they make you feel like family!"

5.0 Review from J.C. Source: Google Sep 21 2023

"Excellent as always!Office visit was quick and staff is always pleasant to deal with.Explained what to expect on the next visit as well."

5.0 Review from K.D. Source: Google Sep 21 2023

"Always a pleasure coming to the office, staff is pleasant, organized and accommodating!"

5.0 Review from A.D. Source: Google Sep 20 2023

"Instantly glad we came! Customer care outstanding and no extra pushiness. Clear explanations for the care ahead for our daughter's teeth. Also willingness to work with our budget. 👍👍👍"

5.0 Review from K.B. Source: Google Sep 15 2023

"Friendly and professional"

5.0 Review from E.S. Source: Google Sep 15 2023

"They are truly the best !"

5.0 Review from S.K. Source: Google Sep 14 2023

"Thrive is always so efficient, thorough and caring! They really take the time to make my children feel comfortable and have the best experience at the dentist. 10/10!!"

5.0 Review from L.H. Source: Google Sep 14 2023

"Great place and amazing staff. Always friendly and the appointments are always on time. You never have to wait."

5.0 Review from M.B. Source: Google Sep 13 2023

"Excellent experience with Thrive who fundamentally improved the setting of our son's teeth over the past couple of years. Great staff, very pleasant office, excellent system. We highly recommend Thrive."

5.0 Review from J.B. Source: Google Sep 07 2023

"Offices at multiple sites are always immaculate . Pleasant professional sevices all around. The best Othodontist in North Jersey."

5.0 Review from D.M. Source: Google Sep 06 2023

"Thrive is the Best! I've been going to Dr. Akkaway and his staff for a while now and they are always prompt and the visits are quick. My brother went here too. So if you want a Perfect Smile and to have a nice experience each and every time..... Thrive is the place to trust your teeth to."

5.0 Review from M.R. Source: Google Jan 02 2023

"Great, friendly and professional staff."

5.0 Review from S.S. Source: Google Oct 25 2022

"The staff is so nice and took amazing care of my nervous daughter. Thank you thrive!!"

5.0 Review from C.P. Source: Google Oct 12 2022

"Everyone in office is really friendly. NO WAITING TIME!! They offer affordable /flexible payment plans.We recommend this office."

5.0 Review from M.A. Source: Google Oct 04 2022

"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 !"

5.0 Review from S.O. Source: Google Feb 28 2022

"Dr Akkaway has a great bedside manner and is fantastic."

5.0 Review from K.N. Source: Google Feb 28 2022

"Great office, great staff!!"

5.0 Review from B. Source: Google Feb 14 2022

"Amazing Orthodontis! Best prices, and best quality 5/5 would recommend"

5.0 Review from G.P. Source: Google Feb 14 2022

"Best service"

5.0 Review from J.D. Source: Google Feb 14 2022

"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."

5.0 Review from J.C. Source: Google Feb 14 2022

"Dr. Akkaway is the best! He recommended Invisalign for my son and in short order with no hassles my son's smile is perfect!"

5.0 Review from L.S. Source: Google Feb 14 2022

"excellent service!! very friendly staff :)"

5.0 Review from M.P. Source: Google Feb 14 2022

"My daughter has beautiful teeth now. Thank you!!"

5.0 Review from V.C. Source: Google Feb 14 2022

"Great service, dentist assistant and great dr.I will recommend it to anyone!"

5.0 Review from S.V. Source: Google Feb 14 2022

"Excellent service, very friendly and courteous"

5.0 Review from G.J. Source: Google Feb 14 2022

"I like this place, a very good attention"

5.0 Review from C.F. Source: Google Feb 14 2022

"Dr. Akkaaway is kind and honest. His staff is amazing! Always a great experience."

5.0 Review from J.M. Source: Google Feb 14 2022

"Thrive orthodontist is super friendly and accommodating!!! I’m super happy with my results and how they take care of me super well! Recommend 10/10!!"

5.0 Review from S.G. Source: Google Feb 14 2022

"Amazing Orthodontis! Best prices, and best quality 5/5 would recommend"

5.0 Review from A.M. Source: Google Feb 08 2022

"Excellent service!!! The staff is great especially with my daughter!"
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