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Bright Now!
About Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics - Lakewood, WA
Dr. Ashifa Nurani's braces patients often describe gentle adjustments and thorough explanations of treatment plans and costs before starting.
This is a general dental practice that also offers orthodontic treatment, including traditional braces, clear aligners, TMJ care, and retainers. Braces come up more often here than at similar practices, with reviews crediting Dr. Ashifa Nurani for going over treatment plans and costs beforehand and for gentle handling during procedures. Many patients with dental anxiety say they felt eased and cared for, though a notable number of reviews describe billing disputes and repeated scheduling changes.
Summary of 208 patient reviews, December 2017–August 2026, updated September 2026
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Who They Treat
Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics - Lakewood, WA provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:
Technology & Equipment
Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics - Lakewood, WA uses modern orthodontic technology to deliver precise, comfortable treatment.
Orthodontists at this office
SHELBY BEATTIE
Orthodontist
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EUNKOO KIM
Orthodontist
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Insurance accepted
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Latest review 3 weeks ago
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Orthodontic care in reviews
Reviews describe braces patients being walked through the plan and their responsibilities up front, with one noting a full three-year course of treatment completed successfully. Others mention billing disagreements after braces were finished and at least one report of disappointing work quality.
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| Theme | Praise | Criticism |
|---|---|---|
| Friendly staff | 95 | 19 |
| The dentist | 34 | 13 |
| Gentle, comfortable care | 32 | 6 |
| Cost, insurance & financing | 12 | 21 |
| Clear explanations | 23 | 7 |
| Scheduling & wait times | 9 | 20 |
| Responsiveness | 8 | 9 |
| Treatment results | 9 | 5 |
Recent reviews from Google
I was scheduled for a dental cleaning but I was not informed that my first visit would only be a consultation and X-rays rather than the cleaning I had scheduled. I was very disappointed that this was not communicated to me in advance. Patients should be clearly informed about what to expect during their appointments so they can plan their time accordingly. Additionally, the wait time was very long, which made the visit even more frustrating. Overall, I was dissatisfied with the experience. The appointment did not feel productive or efficient, especially for patients who work and have limited time to take off for appointments. I hope the office can improve communication about appointment expectations and scheduling so patients are better informed and do not have to make additional trips unnecessarily.
The dentist was quick to pass judgement, cold,, abrupt, unhelpful and over priced. The next day I had to see my medical provider for antibiotics!! The younger lady working a the front desk was pleasant and kind, but overall very disappointing.
The entire staff is amazing. The Doctor's work is impeccable. I could not go to a better Dentist.
Always a good experience. They are very professional and positive in performance of their service.
Kendie Is awesome and always on the top of her work? . I started to feel like not understanding the whole insurance. She made sure to clear all things and i felt very relieved that she did. Thanks again💯
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