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Comfort Dental Braces East - Aurora provides orthodontic care in Aurora, Colorado, serving children, teens, and adults.

About Comfort Dental Braces East - Aurora
Traditional braces are the focus here, with reviews describing multi-year treatments finishing in straight, confident smiles under Dr. Bryan Houlberg.
Reviews at this Aurora practice center heavily on braces, with many patients describing two-to-four-year treatments that end with braces-removal day as a genuinely happy milestone. Dr. Bryan Houlberg and Dr. Annie are both mentioned often for being knowledgeable and easy to talk to, and several reviews note the office works to keep costs manageable for families, including payment plans and family discounts. Same-day consultations and braces placement come up regularly, and named assistants are frequently credited with gentle, patient handling.
Summary of 200 patient reviews, August 2025–September 2026, updated September 2026
Comfort Dental Braces East - Aurora provides orthodontic care in Aurora, Colorado, serving children, teens, and adults.
Established in 1977, the practice is led by Dr. Bryan Houlberg, Dr. Annie Nguyen Bade, and Dr. Rick A. Kushner, who focus on helping patients achieve straighter smiles through personalized treatment planning. The practice offers traditional braces and Invisalign clear aligners. Patients can explore options suited to their lifestyle preferences and clinical needs during initial assessments. Treatment plans are developed based on individual dental structure, alignment goals, and age-specific considerations. Comfort Dental Braces East - Aurora operates as an in-network provider with over 18 insurance companies, including most major carriers and Medicaid. The practice files insurance claims on behalf of patients to streamline the reimbursement process. For those without insurance coverage or who require additional financial assistance, payment plans and in-house financing are available. Free consultations allow prospective patients to discuss treatment options and associated costs before committing to care. The office accommodates varied schedules by offering evening and weekend hours. Patients can book appointments online for added convenience. With a Google rating of 4.9 based on over 2,500 reviews, the practice has established a presence in the Aurora community over several decades. Orthodontic treatment outcomes depend on individual clinical factors. Residents of Aurora and surrounding areas seeking orthodontic care may schedule a consultation to determine appropriate treatment approaches for their specific alignment concerns.
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Comfort Dental Braces East - Aurora provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:
Orthodontists at this office
Dr. Bryan Houlberg, DDS
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Dr. Annie Nguyen Bade
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Dr. Rick A. Kushner
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Insurance accepted
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Latest review 7 weeks ago
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| Friendly staff | 66 | 5 |
| Treatment results | 56 | 0 |
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Recent reviews from Google
I’ve received treatment here for my braces for almost 4 years! The staff is very friendly and ensures you’re comfortable and happy with your results throughout your treatment.
This place is awesome will definitely be coming back ! My assistant Janet was the sweetest and helped me a lot with my orthodontic care !💗 she made me feel very comfortable throughout my appointment ! Every one should come here for braces 😄😄😄
Rocio and Shani have been so amazing! I am so happy with my smile! I can’t forget to mention Dr. Houlberg who has guided me through my braces journey with such professionalism and wit! He has treated my family and I for years. The staff is a lively and fun to be around! Thanks ladies!
I have gone through many different dentist offices and all of them have been inconsistent with their services towards me as a patient. I’ve had this experience my entire life until I got the chance to be seen by DIEGO. Ontop of being an extremely professional individual I actually felt taken care of from start to finish and I left the dental office feeling better about my smile. I will always continue to request Diego due to his excellent patient care.
I love this location I had my braces for 6 months and I had them taken off today everyone is super friendly and patient. Also shanai from front desk is the best she is always happy and she is always helping you nicely with all your questions and appointments
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