Welcome to Thrive Orthodontics

your trusted orthodontist in Carson, CA

At Thrive Orthodontics, we’ve been creating happy, healthy smiles in Carson and the South Bay since 1998. Our mission is simple: to help you and your loved ones thrive through joyful, confident smiles.

Expert orthodontic care led by Dr. Grace Hughes, a board-certified specialist
Full range of treatment options: traditional braces, gold braces, clear braces, clear aligners, appliance treatment, and retainers
A warm, family-first atmosphere for kids, teens & adults
Custom payment plans that fit your budget, so you can smile with confidence.
Same-Day Braces – Start treatment the same day as your free consultation—no waiting required.
Smiles for All Ages – Personalized orthodontic care for kids, teens, and adults.

Meet Dr. Grace Hughes

Board Certified Orthodontist
Girl boss small business owner
BS in Chemical Engineering
DDS and MS from University of Texas, Houston
Published research articles
Loves spending time with her husband and two sons, traveling the world and enjoying good food

Dr. Hughes

Our Services

Braces

Traditional braces are the tried and true way to a beautiful smile. We have traditional silver or champagne gold braces with a variety of beautiful color ties at each visit.

Clear Aligners

Clear aligners can straighten out most malocclusions without any metal in your mouth. They are very comfortable and look great.

Retainers

The most important part of orthodontic treatment is arguably the retention. At Thrive, we offer different retainer options to keep your teeth beautiful and aligned.

Hello Carson community!

Trust your smile with a board certified orthodontist. We have a stellar reputation in the community as the premier orthodontic office in Carson that has been serving the local area for dozens of years.

Meet the Doctor

Book a consultation

Welcome to our office. We’re delighted that you’ve chosen us for your smile transformation. We are committed to providing you with exceptional care and support every step of the way.

Please allow about 1 hr for your consultation appointment. You’ll get to meet our wonderful staff, get some diagnostic X-rays, meet with Dr. Hughes and get a full orthodontic examination.

If everything looks good, we can even save you a visit and get some treatment started that day!

Thank you for visiting us!

We exist to transform smiles and enhance lives in the Carson community, and we couldn’t do it without your support. We appreciate our patients and neighbors that make it all possible.

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