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Comfort Dental Braces provides comprehensive orthodontic care for children, teens, and adults in Lakewood and Federal Way, Washington.

About Comfort Dental Braces - Lakewood
Dr. Steve Clawson is repeatedly credited with fixing bite issues that previous orthodontists missed, even in complex, multi-year cases.
Reviews describe Dr. Steve Clawson as detail-oriented, particularly on complicated corrections such as overbites, underbites, and cross bites that other orthodontists had not resolved. Treatment length varies widely, from same-day braces placement to multi-year cases spanning two to three-plus years, with some patients noting compliance affected timelines. Families with multiple children in treatment and adult patients getting braces for the first time both appear often in reviews, and the office is frequently described as clean and organized. A recurring concern involves billing: some reviewers report smooth payment plans while others describe disputes escalating to collections or unexpected discharge.
Summary of 176 patient reviews, August 2021–September 2026, updated September 2026
Comfort Dental Braces provides comprehensive orthodontic care for children, teens, and adults in Lakewood and Federal Way, Washington.
Led by Dr. Steve Clawson, the practice offers braces, clear aligners, and early intervention treatment with a focus on patient-centered care and modern digital technology including iTero 3D scanning.
Treatments offered
Who They Treat
Comfort Dental Braces - Lakewood provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:
Technology & Equipment
Comfort Dental Braces - Lakewood uses modern orthodontic technology to deliver precise, comfortable treatment.
Orthodontists at this office
Dr. Steve Clawson, DDS
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Insurance accepted
3 plans listedWhat patients say
Latest review 6 weeks ago
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| Theme | Praise | Criticism |
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| Friendly staff | 66 | 3 |
| The orthodontist | 53 | 5 |
| Treatment results | 30 | 1 |
| Gentle, comfortable care | 29 | 1 |
| Great with kids | 28 | 1 |
| Clear explanations | 25 | 0 |
| Cost, insurance & financing | 15 | 7 |
| Scheduling & wait times | 12 | 4 |
Recent reviews from Google
Amazing place and amazing staff! They helped me finish my braces treatment after a long road with my old dentist. Dr Clawson is amazing at what he does! Such a pleasure being a patient of his! Highly recommend!
I would not recommend Dr. Steve Clawson based on my experience. After I contacted the office with a concern regarding my bill, my interactions with Dr. Clawson became extremely frustrating. He personally called me multiple times and spoke to me in a way I felt was disrespectful and unprofessional. I expected my billing concerns to be handled with professionalism and respect, but I did not feel that was the case. After these conversations, appointments were scheduled and then canceled, which left me feeling like I was not being treated fairly. My account was also sent to collections, which was very upsetting given that I was actively trying to address my concerns. I felt dismissed and that my concerns were not taken seriously. As a patient, I believe everyone deserves to be treated with respect regardless of their age or circumstances. Based on my personal experience, I would not recommend Dr. Steve Clawson. I hope the office takes this feedback seriously and improves how they communicate with and handle concerns from their patients.
The orthodontist was horrible removed teeth out my mouth that didn’t need to be removed After getting a second opinion overcharged me, and the receptionist was rude to me as well. The lady called her being a manager. People say they do payment plans, but they don’t talk about how you have to put a down payment down and you have to pay on time is the interest rate as well and you have to be approved for that I would never go back here again. I would recommend going to bright now dental
Scheduling has been super easy, even with my busy work hours. They’ve been very accommodating. It makes a big difference.
Corina has been amazing every time I’ve interacted with her. She’s always helpful and makes scheduling a breeze. It’s clear she really cares about their patients.
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