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Garfinkle Orthodontics is a board-certified orthodontic practice in Portland, Oregon, specializing in Invisalign and Damon Braces for patients of all ages.

About Garfinkle Orthodontics
Dr. Judah Garfinkle's conservative, wait-and-see approach has resolved complex bite issues—some told elsewhere they needed surgery—often through Invisalign alone.
Reviews often highlight Dr. Judah Garfinkle's careful, sometimes perfectionist approach, with cases where he corrected bites other providers said required jaw surgery or avoided unnecessary early treatment for young children. Clear aligners come up especially often, including adults starting Invisalign later in life and one case finished in about a year with an accelerator device. The practice also handles more involved situations, such as multi-year care for cleft palate patients alongside surgical teams, and families mention driving long distances to stay with this office once treatment begins.
Summary of 200 patient reviews, September 2017–August 2026, updated September 2026
Garfinkle Orthodontics is a board-certified orthodontic practice in Portland, Oregon, specializing in Invisalign and Damon Braces for patients of all ages.
Led by Dr. Judah Garfinkle, a craniofacial specialist, and Dr. Ryan Thrower, the practice treats everything from routine cases to complex conditions with digital monitoring and customized treatment plans.
Treatments offered
Who They Treat
Garfinkle Orthodontics provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:
Technology & Equipment
Garfinkle Orthodontics uses modern orthodontic technology to deliver precise, comfortable treatment.
Orthodontists at this office
Dr. Judah Garfinkle, D.M.D., M.S.
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Dr. Ryan Thrower, DMD, MS, MPA
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Insurance accepted
1 plan listedWhat patients say
Latest review 3 months ago
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| The orthodontist | 57 | 6 |
| Friendly staff | 47 | 1 |
| Great with kids | 42 | 0 |
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| Gentle, comfortable care | 21 | 1 |
| Office & technology | 19 | 1 |
| Cost, insurance & financing | 13 | 4 |
Recent reviews from Google
I have 3 kids who all go to Garfinkle Orthodontics. We haven’t been exactly cookie cutter and have had some unique needs along the way. The team has been professional and helpful working through our challenges—very much appreciated! The kids love the fun surprise perks in the waiting room!
Who says Invisalign is just for kids and young adults? Certainly not me! As an older woman who finally decided to invest in her smile, I was a little nervous and honestly somewhat embarrassed at first. But Dr. Garfinkle and his amazing team quickly put those feelings to rest. They are warm, encouraging, and make every visit enjoyable. Instead of feeling self-conscious about my Invisalign, I feel supported and excited about the progress I’m making. It’s never too late to improve your smile, and I’m glad I chose Dr. Garfinkle and his staff to help me do it. Five stars!
All the staff are friendly and helpful, the office is clean and well kept. As an adult getting invisalign, I appreciate that the team is understanding of working with your lifestyle on a plan that works for you. They also have a good office flow, as soon as I'm done with my appointment the front desk team is ready to help me schedule my next appointment.
I highly recommend Garfinkle Orthodontics for your Invisalign journey. Appointments were minimal and easy, treatment took less time than expected, and I am very happy with my results! Dr. Garfinkle and the entire staff are extremely friendly and helpful.
The dentists and staff are very kind and truthfully listen to their patients. My kids feels very safe and respected when setting boundaries, and they genuinely care for each person.
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