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Comfort Dental Braces - Lakewood provides orthodontic care in Lakewood, Colorado, serving children, teens, and adults since 1977.

About Comfort Dental Braces - Lakewood
Dr. David Kennedy and his team handle full braces treatment with reported patience for anxious, special-needs, and young pediatric patients.
This orthodontic practice sees a high volume of braces patients, with reviews describing the process from initial molds through adjustments to removal and retainer fitting, typically over about two to two and a half years. Dr. Kennedy is regularly mentioned for thoroughness during consults and attentiveness with children, and several reviews note the office accommodating autistic or first-time patients who feel nervous about treatment. Many reviewers also comment on the final results, describing straighter teeth and improved confidence after braces come off.
Summary of 200 patient reviews, October 2025–September 2026, updated September 2026
Comfort Dental Braces - Lakewood provides orthodontic care in Lakewood, Colorado, serving children, teens, and adults since 1977.
Dr. David Kennedy and Dr. Rick A. Kushner lead the practice, offering Lakewood orthodontist services with extended availability through weekend and evening hours. The practice provides Invisalign treatment alongside traditional orthodontic options. Patients can schedule appointments through an online booking system, and free consultations are available for those exploring treatment options. Comfort Dental Braces - Lakewood maintains in-network status with over 18 insurance companies, including Medicaid and most major dental insurance plans. The practice employs insurance coordinators who file claims on behalf of patients. For those requiring additional financial arrangements, the practice offers payment plans and in-house financing options. With nearly five decades of service to the Lakewood community, the practice has accumulated 694 Google reviews with a 4.9 rating. The combination of flexible scheduling, accessible financial options, and multiple insurance partnerships reflects an operational structure designed to accommodate varied patient circumstances. Treatment planning and specific outcomes depend on individual clinical assessment and orthodontic needs.
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Comfort Dental Braces - Lakewood provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:
Orthodontists at this office
Dr. Rick A. Kushner
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Dr. David Kennedy
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Dr. BRIAN JAMES DIEMER, D.M.D., M.S.
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Insurance accepted
5 plans listedWhat patients say
Latest review 7 weeks ago
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| Friendly staff | 40 | 3 |
| The orthodontist | 40 | 2 |
| Gentle, comfortable care | 29 | 1 |
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| Great with kids | 21 | 1 |
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Recent reviews from Google
The dentist and dental assistants are friendly and professional, and I’ve had a positive experience with the staff overall. However, I do feel the scheduling system and appointment availability could be improved. There are limited appointment days available, so rescheduling or getting in for a broken bracket can be difficult. I also recommend carefully reviewing your orthodontic contract before signing, especially regarding the expected treatment timeline and any potential additional fees if your braces are removed earlier or later than discussed. Make sure you ask for a copy for The original pricing agreement!!! Other then that Im happy with my teeth and the progress. They just need better communication.
I was initially very happy with the customer service, but unfortunately that changed once my daughter’s braces were placed. Nobody clearly explained that they would only do the top braces first and wait six weeks to do the bottom. I would have been completely fine with that plan if it had actually been explained beforehand. Instead, when I questioned it, I was given excuses about how “the doctor likes to work,” as if I’m supposed to know their process. Even worse, the girl helping us responded with “I told you this,” in a dismissive tone, as if I was deaf or wasn’t listening. It honestly felt like making the sale was more important than making sure a parent understood their child’s treatment plan. Very disappointing and unprofessional.
Anahí was great, she was able to explain to my daughter how to care for her teeth. Everyone was great staff and doctor were very welcoming!
They were quick to have me in and out with was a toy what I needed! Every staff member was super friendly and they just seem to have a great work environment and flow there! Would recommend
I just wanted to give a big shoutout to Mary and Dr. Kennedy for helping me start my journey to a new smile!!
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