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Cascade Braces

Invisalign and general care in Rockwood

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(503) 666-8000WebsiteUpdated Oct 12, 2026

About Cascade Braces

Cascade Braces is a dental practice on Southeast Stark Street in the Rockwood area of Portland, Oregon. Clear aligners straighten teeth through a series of custom, removable trays, each worn for one to two weeks before moving to the next in the sequence. They suit mild to moderate crowding and spacing well, and are worn roughly twenty to twenty-two hours a day for treatment to stay on schedule.

Children benefit from starting dental visits early, generally by their first birthday or within six months of the first tooth coming through, mainly so they become familiar with the setting before any treatment is actually needed. Establishing that routine early tends to make ongoing checkups far less stressful for both child and parent.

Payment and insurance arrangements vary by practice and by treatment, so it is worth asking directly what is covered and what options exist for anything that is not, rather than assuming either way. Getting that clarified before treatment starts avoids surprises once it is underway.

Beyond any single treatment, most dental visits start with an examination — checking for decay, reviewing the gums, and looking at existing fillings or crowns — often alongside X-rays where there is a reason to look between or beneath teeth. That groundwork is what a dentist uses to explain any findings and set out next steps before you leave.

Routine attendance, roughly every six months for most people, is what actually keeps small problems small. A lot of decay and gum disease develops without any pain in its early stages, which is why regular checkups matter even when nothing seems to be wrong, rather than only booking an appointment once something hurts.

A first appointment at a new practice typically covers a full examination, a review of your dental and medical history, and a professional cleaning, with X-rays if you do not have recent ones. It is also a reasonable time to raise any longer-term concerns, cosmetic or otherwise, so they can be factored into a plan going forward. You can reach Cascade Braces through this page to ask a question, check current availability, or request an appointment.

Cascade Braces is a dental practice on Southeast Stark Street in the Rockwood area of Portland, Oregon, offering invisalign among its listed services. The practice is open Monday through Friday. You can reach the practice through this page to ask about treatment or request an appointment.

Clinic Details

Best Known For

Invisalign

Business Hours

Monday(Today)
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Cascade Braces located in Portland?
Cascade Braces is on Southeast Stark Street in the Rockwood area of Portland, Oregon (97233).
What days is Cascade Braces open?
Cascade Braces is open Monday through Friday. Contact the practice through this page to confirm current appointment times before travelling.
What services does Cascade Braces offer?
Listed services at Cascade Braces include Invisalign. The full list is shown on this page.
How many hours a day do I need to wear clear aligners?
Around twenty to twenty-two hours daily is the usual instruction — effectively all the time except when eating, drinking anything other than water, and cleaning your teeth. Treatment slows noticeably if that is not kept to.
Can clear aligners fix any orthodontic problem?
They handle mild to moderate crowding and spacing well. Complex bite corrections and large tooth movements are still often better suited to fixed braces, which is something an assessment will clarify.
Why do dentists take X-rays?
Decay between teeth and problems below the gumline are invisible to the naked eye, so X-rays are what reveal them. Modern digital images use a low dose and are taken only when clinically justified.

Location

Services Offered

Invisalign

Reviews

833 reviews

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V***1 month ago

Got my braces off on one of their spirit days and it was an amazing experience, everyone is super nice and helpful

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C***1 month ago

Best Experience I’ve ever had at an orthodontist office. Simple easy and straight forward. High recommend coming here

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S***1 month ago

Absolute factory of a facility. I made the mistake of going here for a discount. It was not worth driving all the way across the metro area.

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B***2 months ago

10/10 experience very quick and easy staff was also extremely friendly and helpful definitely recommend going here for your braces.

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J***2 months ago

My experience was Amazing from appointments always be ready and on time to the amazing staff from start to finishing my procedure it was an amazing Process life changing thank you Guys!!!

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E***4 months ago

Super happy with my results. Whole staff was excellent and Dr. Bacon is so sweet.

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H***4 months ago

I rarely leave reviews, but I feel obligated to share my experience because this has been one of the most frustrating healthcare experiences I’ve ever had. I trusted this office with my smile, my bite, and a significant amount of money. After more than two years of treatment, I am left with a bite that feels worse than when I started, speech changes that have caused me to develop a lisp, and ongoing concerns that have not been adequately addressed. What hurts the most is feeling like my concerns were dismissed. I was never told that I would have to accept a compromised bite, nor was I ever given the impression that my final result might not function properly. Had these risks been clearly explained, I would have made a different decision about my treatment. As a patient, I expected transparency, communication, and a willingness to work with me when problems arose. Instead, I felt unheard and unsupported. When I tried to obtain my records and treatment information to better understand what happened, I encountered additional obstacles that only added to my frustration. This experience has caused me emotional stress, loss of confidence in my smile, and a great deal of disappointment. Orthodontic treatment is a major investment, and patients deserve clear communication, informed consent, and respect when they raise concerns. I hope sharing my experience helps future patients ask questions, advocate for themselves, and fully understand all treatment options and possible outcomes before committing to care at this office.

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