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Comfort Dental Braces - Federal Way
Comfort Dental Braces - Federal Way provides orthodontic treatment in Federal Way, WA, including braces and clear aligner therapy.
31401 Pacific Highway South, Federal Way, WA 98003
4.4(254 reviews)
About Comfort Dental Braces - Federal Way
Anxious and nervous patients get particular attention here, with staff checking in throughout procedures and Dr. Clawson and Dr. Steve Young walking through severe cases like underbite correction without surgery.
This orthodontic practice draws a notable share of anxious or fearful patients, and reviews describe staff who pause mid-procedure to check comfort and gently ease years-long dental phobia. Early phase-1 treatment and cost-conscious families also come up more than usual, with several notes about payment plans arranged to keep patients in care and headgear-then-braces sequences resolving overbites and speech issues. Results are frequently called beautiful or amazing, and some braces cases finished months ahead of schedule. Billing and scheduling issues surface in a portion of reviews, alongside praise for the doctors' thoroughness.
Summary of 200 patient reviews, December 2015–August 2026, updated September 2026
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Treatments offered
Who They Treat
Comfort Dental Braces - Federal Way provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:
Children
Ages 6–11
Teens
Ages 12–17
Adults
Ages 18+
Insurance accepted
2 plans listedUHC / UnitedHealthcareUnited Healthcare
Comfort Dental Braces - Federal Way does not list Medicaid. Coverage varies by plan tier — confirm with the office before your first visit.
What patients say
Latest review 7 weeks ago
What patients praise
- Reviews describe staff pausing procedures to check on nervous patients and helping some overcome long-standing dental anxiety.
- Several accounts describe headgear-to-braces or two-year underbite correction handled without jaw surgery.
- Phase-1 treatment for younger children and flexible payment arrangements come up more often than typical, including cases charged less than other clinics quoted.
Things to know
- A number of reviews describe billing problems, including disputed insurance pre-authorizations and being sent to collections over fees.
- Some reviews mention long waits despite scheduled appointment times and difficulty getting calls returned.
Who it suits
- Anxious or nervous patients
- Younger children starting early treatment
- Cost-conscious families
Doctors patients mention
- Dr. Clawson · 34 reviews
- Dr. Steve Young · 27 reviews
- Dr. Chinn · 4 reviews
- Last 90 days
- 6 reviews
- averaging 5.0★
- Last 12 months
- 25 reviews
- averaging 4.7★
- Owner replies
- 74% of reviews
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1★5★
- Braces51
- Invisalign / clear aligners9
- Early (phase 1) treatment7
PraiseCriticism
- The orthodontist65 / 6
- Friendly staff48 / 5
- Treatment results31 / 3
- Clear explanations27 / 4
- Gentle, comfortable care29
- Cost, insurance & financing15 / 13
- Great with kids18 / 3
- Responsiveness10 / 8
| Theme | Praise | Criticism |
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| The orthodontist | 65 | 6 |
| Friendly staff | 48 | 5 |
| Treatment results | 31 | 3 |
| Clear explanations | 27 | 4 |
| Gentle, comfortable care | 29 | 0 |
| Cost, insurance & financing | 15 | 13 |
| Great with kids | 18 | 3 |
| Responsiveness | 10 | 8 |
Recent reviews from Google
4.4
254 reviews
joanna lemus
a month ago
What a great experience it has been through this journey with Dr. Clawson and his Team (from Front Desk to the Ortho Team). The most professional, welcoming and friendly environment I've been to for the past 2+ years. While my journey has come to an end, I am beyond grateful for the impact this team has left me with and am wishing them all the best to come! Thank you Dr. Clawson and Team for making this experience feel so easy and giving me a new smile I love 😁🫶🏼. You all are THE BEST!!!
Yusni Ali
a month ago
One of the best healthcare experiences I have had. Professional staff, excellent treatment, and amazing results.
tuduetso
5 months ago
The office runs so smoothly, and you can tell the staff genuinely enjoys working there. That kind of energy makes a big difference as a patient. I always leave in a better mood than when I came in.
Terri Lawler
6 months ago
I would highly recommend Dr. Clawson to anyone who is interested in very professional, caring and excellent orthodontic care for the whole family. My orthodontic experience with this office has been wonderful and Dr. Clawson really genuinely cares about providing professional care and taking the time to answer any questions you may have regarding your individual treatment plan. Comfort Dental Braces delivers excellent care in every way. Dr. Clawson is simply the BEST.
Lisa Lawler
6 months ago
As a former orthodontic client of Dr. Clawsons, I can tell you that I received nothing short the best treatment from the beginning to the end of the process. Dr. Clawson has always been extremely thorough, kind, communicative and professional and he is the only orthodontist I would seek out further treatment from if I were to need it in the future. The final results exceeded my expectations after he took my braces off. Would highly recommend his amazing work to anyone seeking orthodontic treatment!
Questions about this practice
What orthodontic treatments does Comfort Dental Braces - Federal Way offer?
Comfort Dental Braces - Federal Way offers: Clear Aligners, Traditional Braces, Retainers.
Does Comfort Dental Braces - Federal Way accept dental insurance?
Comfort Dental Braces - Federal Way accepts UHC / UnitedHealthcare, United Healthcare.
Does Comfort Dental Braces - Federal Way offer free consultations?
Yes, Comfort Dental Braces - Federal Way offers a free initial orthodontic consultation. Call (253) 839-1007 to schedule.
Is Comfort Dental Braces - Federal Way accepting new patients?
Comfort Dental Braces - Federal Way is currently welcoming new patients in Federal Way, WA. Call (253) 839-1007 to schedule.
Where is Comfort Dental Braces - Federal Way located?
Comfort Dental Braces - Federal Way is located at 31401 Pacific Highway South. Get directions: https://maps.google.com/?cid=9800118774632105905&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA
What are the office hours for Comfort Dental Braces - Federal Way?
Comfort Dental Braces - Federal Way office hours: Mon 7:30 AM–7:30 PM, Tue 7:30 AM–7:30 PM, Wed 7:30 AM–7:30 PM, Thu 7:30 AM–7:30 PM, Fri 7:30 AM–7:30 PM, Sat 7:30 AM–1:30 PM, Sun Closed–Closed.
What is the patient rating for Comfort Dental Braces - Federal Way?
Comfort Dental Braces - Federal Way has a 4.4-star rating based on 254 patient reviews on Google.
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Mon7:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Tue7:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Wed7:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Thu7:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Fri7:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Sat7:30 AM – 1:30 PM
SunClosed
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