
Dr. Grace Hughes
Dentist at Thrive Orthodontics
Dr. Grace Hughes · Dr. Chemical Engineering, DDS
20930 Bonita St X, Carson, CA 90746, United States · more dentists in Carson
Thrive Orthodontics sees patients in Carson from its office at 20930 Bonita St X, Carson, CA 90746. Dentists on record here include Dr. Grace Hughes and Dr. Chemical Engineering, DDS. The practice holds a 5.0 star average from 109 Google reviews. That ranks it 2nd of 37 rated dentists in Carson by rating, above the 4.5 area average.
The office lists general dentistry and orthodontics among its treatments. Listed opening hours are Monday 8:30 am to 5 pm, Tuesday 9 am to 4:30 pm, Wednesday 8:30 am to 5 pm, Thursday 9 am to 4:30 pm, Friday 12 pm to 5 pm, closed Saturday to Sunday. The entrance and facilities are listed as wheelchair accessible.
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Thrive Orthodontics sits at 5 stars on Google from 109 reviews, and recent comments explain a lot about where that number comes from. Most of the praise centers on friendly staff, and reviewers keep returning to how the team treats children and gentle and painless care as well. Reviewers get specific about their treatment, writing about orthodontics rather than just the atmosphere.
More than one reviewer got seen the same day when something urgent came up. Visits with children are a recurring topic, and parents mostly describe them going smoothly. The quiet signal in all of it is retention, since the same patients keep showing up year after year.
Summary written from recurring themes in public Google reviews, paraphrased rather than copied.
Thrive and the entire team are amazing! Everyone is so helpful and extremely nice. My daughter was nervous about getting braces, but they have put her at ease and have made the process so easy! I would recommend anyone here.
This is a great place! The staff are very friendly and my daughter says they never hurt her mouth with her braces. It’s a nice kid friendly place and I’m glad my daughter found her home.
A very professional orthodontics office. They work with your schedule and you get clear explanation of every procedure that your child will receive. Highly recommended.

Dentist at Thrive Orthodontics
| Treatment | Typical Los Angeles price | More |
|---|---|---|
| General Dentistry | $95 – $350 | Compare in Carson |
| Orthodontics | $3,000 – $7,500 | Compare in Carson |
Ranges are typical Los Angeles fees before insurance, not Thrive Orthodontics's own price list. Ask the office for a written estimate after your exam.
From the practice's public Google business profile.
Patients rate Thrive Orthodontics 5 stars across 109 public Google reviews, and the strength they mention most is friendly staff. The ranked neighborhood list on this site shows how that compares to nearby offices.
No single complaint repeats often enough in recent public reviews to call a pattern. As always, confirm pricing and insurance in writing before treatment so the paperwork matches the conversation.
In recent public Google reviews, patients describe orthodontics at Thrive Orthodontics. Reviews describe individual experiences rather than a service menu, so confirm availability and current pricing with the office directly before booking a specific procedure.
One of the 10 recent Google reviews we read mentions Dr. Grace Hughes by name, and it is positive. Patients single out a gentle touch, a kind chairside manner and honest recommendations. If you want to be seen by Dr. Grace Hughes specifically, ask for them when you book.
One of the 10 recent Google reviews we read comes from someone who describes dental anxiety, and that patient left a positive review. Tell the office you are anxious when you book, since most practices can slow the pace or discuss sedation options.
Five of the 10 recent Google reviews we read mention children or family visits, and all of those are positive. Parents who bring kids should ask whether the dentist sees young children routinely or refers them to a pediatric specialist.
Two of the 10 recent Google reviews we read describe urgent visits such as pain, a broken tooth or a same day appointment. Call as early in the day as you can and describe the problem, since emergency slots are usually limited.
Six of the 10 recent Google reviews we read comment on the team, and every one of them is positive.
Thrive Orthodontics is at 20930 Bonita St X, Carson, CA 90746, in Carson. Use the map on this page for directions, and check parking or validation with the office when you book.
Listed hours are Monday 8:30 am to 5 pm, Tuesday 9 am to 4:30 pm, Wednesday 8:30 am to 5 pm, Thursday 9 am to 4:30 pm, Friday 12 pm to 5 pm, closed Saturday to Sunday. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead before visiting.
Yes. The practice's public profile lists wheelchair-accessible features: has wheelchair-accessible car park, has wheelchair-accessible entrance, has wheelchair-accessible toilet.
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