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Drangsholt, Ross J DDS
Drangsholt, Ross J DDS is an AAO member orthodontic practice in Lakewood, WA.
9618 59th Avenue Southwest, Lakewood, WA 98499
5.0(149 reviews)
About Drangsholt, Ross J DDS
Dr. Ross Drangsholt's Lakewood office is a go-to for families running multiple kids through treatment at once, with staff who remember patients years later.
Reviews here lean heavily on multi-child families, many of whom describe cycling several kids through braces or Invisalign at this office over the years. Dr. Ross Drangsholt (with Dr. Nguyen also mentioned) draws praise for thorough exams and patience in delivering difficult news, and the office pairs that with a kid-friendly touch — ice cream after appointments and a chalkboard welcome for new brace patients. A handful of reviews mention effective Invisalign results and appointments that run efficiently on schedule.
Summary of 87 patient reviews, August 2007–August 2026, updated September 2026
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Treatments offered
Who They Treat
Drangsholt, Ross J DDS provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:
Children
Ages 6–11
Teens
Ages 12–17
Adults
Ages 18+
Technology & Equipment
Drangsholt, Ross J DDS uses modern orthodontic technology to deliver precise, comfortable treatment.
3D Digital Scanning
iTero/TRIOS
Orthodontists at this office
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ROSS DRANGSHOLT
Orthodontist
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NPI VERIFIEDAccepting New Patients
Insurance accepted
3 plans listedDelta DentalUHC / UnitedHealthcareUnited Healthcare
Delta Dental Premier — accepting new patients
What patients say
Latest review 7 weeks ago
What patients praise
- Families with multiple children in treatment describe an office that keeps things easy to manage across several kids at once.
- Dr. Ross Drangsholt is described as thorough during exams and kind even when sharing difficult news.
- Small touches like ice cream treats and a chalkboard welcome make children look forward to appointments.
Who it suits
- Families with several kids in treatment
- Anxious or nervous patients
- Adults considering treatment
Doctors patients mention
- Dr. Ross Drangsholt · 50 reviews
- Dr. Nguyen · 6 reviews
- Last 12 months
- 15 reviews
- averaging 4.7★
- Owner replies
- 0% of reviews
- Compared with Lakewood
- Higher rated than 93%
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1★5★
- Braces8
- Invisalign / clear aligners5
PraiseCriticism
- Friendly staff45 / 1
- The orthodontist34
- Clear explanations15
- Gentle, comfortable care11 / 1
- Great with kids11
- Treatment results8
- Office & technology7
- Scheduling & wait times6
| Theme | Praise | Criticism |
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| Friendly staff | 45 | 1 |
| The orthodontist | 34 | 0 |
| Clear explanations | 15 | 0 |
| Gentle, comfortable care | 11 | 1 |
| Great with kids | 11 | 0 |
| Treatment results | 8 | 0 |
| Office & technology | 7 | 0 |
| Scheduling & wait times | 6 | 0 |
Recent reviews from Google
5.0
149 reviews
Taylor Glovsky
4 weeks ago
Dr. Drangsholt and Dr. Nguyen go above and beyond for their patients and their colleagues. I cannot recommend Drangsholt Orthodontics enough!
Rosa Hurtado
a month ago
I’ve always had an amazing experience at this orthodontist’s office! From the moment I walked in for the consultation to becoming a patient the staff is very welcoming, professional, and made me feel completely at ease. Both Dr. Nguyen and Dr. Drangsholt are awesome and are very detailed oriented, they always take the time to connect with their patients and discuss the treatment plan/ next steps! I highly recommend this practice to anyone looking for quality, friendly, supportive orthodontic care. Be ready to feel confident in your smile!
AT
3 months ago
Though I dont need to go into the office based on the advise I received on call, this review is for the front desk person. She was very professional, kind and provided full information instead of calling us in unnecessarily. I would definitely be going back to this place when the time comes.
Randi Bement
4 months ago
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I had an amazing experience at this orthodontist’s office! From the moment I walked in, the staff was welcoming, professional, and made me feel completely at ease. Both Dr. Drangsholt and Dr. Nguyen took the time to explain every step of the process and answered all of my questions thoroughly, which really helped me feel confident in my treatment. The office is clean, modern, and runs efficiently—appointments were always on time and convenient. I’ve already seen great results, and I couldn’t be happier with my smile so far. I highly recommend this practice to anyone looking for quality orthodontic care and a friendly, supportive team!
john torres
4 months ago
I didn’t really know what to expect coming in for my first exam but after meeting with Dr Drangsholt and Dr Nguyen I feel very excited to get started with invisalign! I was seen by both doctors and they answered all of my questions and I left with a plan. I don’t have a general dentist so Bri helped me get scheduled next door at Dr. Connor’s office. I felt very seen and taken care of by all the staff. also shout out Chloey she was super cool!
Questions about this practice
What orthodontic treatments does Drangsholt, Ross J DDS offer?
Drangsholt, Ross J DDS offers: Invisalign, Traditional Braces, Self-Ligating Braces, Surgical Orthodontics, Retainers.
Does Drangsholt, Ross J DDS accept dental insurance?
Drangsholt, Ross J DDS accepts Delta Dental, UHC / UnitedHealthcare, United Healthcare.
Does Drangsholt, Ross J DDS offer free consultations?
Yes, Drangsholt, Ross J DDS offers a free initial orthodontic consultation. Call (253) 512-0265 to schedule.
Is Drangsholt, Ross J DDS accepting new patients?
Drangsholt, Ross J DDS is currently welcoming new patients in Lakewood, WA. Call (253) 512-0265 to schedule.
Where is Drangsholt, Ross J DDS located?
Drangsholt, Ross J DDS is located at 9618 59th Avenue Southwest. Get directions: https://maps.google.com/?cid=6889226190299418890&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA
What are the office hours for Drangsholt, Ross J DDS?
Drangsholt, Ross J DDS office hours: Mon 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Tue 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Wed 7:00 AM–4:00 PM, Thu 7:00 AM–4:00 PM, Fri Closed–Closed, Sat Closed–Closed, Sun Closed–Closed.
Does Drangsholt, Ross J DDS offer payment plans?
Yes, Drangsholt, Ross J DDS offers flexible payment plans to make orthodontic treatment affordable.
Who are the orthodontists at Drangsholt, Ross J DDS?
Drangsholt, Ross J DDS is staffed by ROSS DRANGSHOLT. The practice is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO).
What is the patient rating for Drangsholt, Ross J DDS?
Drangsholt, Ross J DDS has a 5-star rating based on 149 patient reviews on Google.
How long has Drangsholt, Ross J DDS been in practice?
Drangsholt, Ross J DDS has been providing orthodontic care since 2004, serving the Lakewood, WA community for over 22 years.
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Est. 2004
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Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Mon8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thu7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed
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