Board-certified orthodontists serving West Milford and Northern New Jersey families for 18 years.
Some orthodontic practices promise a great smile. Thrive Orthodontics has spent 18 years actually delivering one, earning a perfect 5.0-star rating from over 200 West Milford families along the way. Led by Dr. Daniel Akkaway and Dr. Christopher Sohn, both board-certified orthodontists, the practice has grown into one of the most trusted names in Northern New Jersey, and earned recognition as a Top 1% Invisalign Provider nationwide.
Part of the Smile Doctors network, Thrive brings together the resources of a nationally recognized organization and the personal attention of a neighborhood practice. Families from West Milford, Kinnelon, Vernon Township, and beyond have watched their kids finish treatment with straighter teeth, stronger confidence, and zero regrets about choosing this team over the alternatives.
The staff here is known for being genuinely approachable, for keeping schedules flexible, and for stepping up when something unexpected happens mid-treatment. That combination of clinical excellence and real-world reliability is what keeps generation after generation of local families coming back.
Thrive Orthodontics offers a full spectrum of orthodontic care, from everyday braces to advanced surgical solutions, all under one roof on Union Valley Road.
For patients who want a discreet path to straighter teeth, Invisalign clear aligners are available for both teens and adults, backed by the practice's Top 1% provider status. Prefer a more traditional route? Metal braces remain a reliable, proven option. Beyond the basics, the practice handles Two-Phase treatment for younger patients, TMJ/TMD care, Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADs), dentofacial orthopedics, and surgical orthodontics for complex cases. Digital treatment planning uses iTero digital impressions, eliminating the mess of traditional molds and giving patients a preview of their results before treatment even begins. Emergency orthodontic care is also available when brackets break or something feels off between scheduled visits.
Whatever stage of life you or your child is in, there is a treatment path at Thrive designed to fit it.
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The West Milford office is located at 1616 Union Valley Rd, Unit N, West Milford, NJ 07480. It serves patients from West Milford, Kinnelon, Vernon Township, Montvale, and the broader Northern New Jersey area.
The office is open Monday and Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Tuesday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The office is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Yes. Thrive Orthodontics offers Invisalign clear aligners for both teens and adults. The practice is recognized as a Top 1% Invisalign Provider, meaning the doctors have extensive hands-on experience with clear aligner treatment across a wide range of cases.
The practice is led by Dr. Daniel Akkaway and Dr. Christopher Sohn, both board-certified orthodontists with 18 years of experience treating patients in Northern New Jersey.
Thrive Orthodontics provides emergency orthodontic care for situations like broken brackets or other unexpected issues. Contact the office as soon as possible and the team will work to get you seen promptly.
Two-Phase orthodontic treatment addresses dental and jaw development in two separate stages, often starting while a child still has baby teeth. Thrive Orthodontics does offer this approach for younger patients when it is clinically appropriate.
Yes. Thrive Orthodontics is part of the Smile Doctors network, which gives the practice access to broader clinical resources while still operating as a locally rooted practice focused on Northern New Jersey families.
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