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Light Dental Studios of Puyallup is an AAO member orthodontic practice in Puyallup, WA.
About Light Dental Studios of Puyallup
Jaw surgery and adult Invisalign cases get calm, step-by-step handling here from Dr. Kyle, Dr. Kang, and Dr. O'Dell.
Light Dental Studios of Puyallup is a general dental practice that also offers Invisalign, traditional braces, early treatment, TMJ care, and retainers alongside its regular dental services. Reviews mention jaw surgery and adult orthodontic patients more than is typical, including a 50-year-old trying Invisalign for the first time and a couple both returning for second-round braces or aligners as adults. Anxious patients often describe gentle handling during surgeries and cleanings, and several reviews note that doctors explain financial terms and each treatment step clearly, including one case where a denied Invisalign insurance claim was appealed and approved. Scheduling comes up as a mixed point, with some praising same-day emergency visits and others describing long waits for routine appointments.
Summary of 207 patient reviews, May 2019–September 2026, updated September 2026
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Light Dental Studios of Puyallup provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:
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Orthodontic care in reviews
Reviews describe orthodontic consultations as clear and unhurried, with staff explaining braces and Invisalign options and costs to both anxious pre-teens and adults. A few reviews mention multi-year treatment continuity across office locations and one insurance appeal that led to Invisalign coverage being approved.
| Oct 2023 | 5 |
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| Nov 2023 | 5 |
| Dec 2023 | 7 |
| Jan 2024 | 7 |
| Feb 2024 | 12 |
| Mar 2024 | 8 |
| Apr 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| Jun 2024 | 9 |
| Jul 2024 | 3 |
| Aug 2024 | 5 |
| Sep 2024 | 14 |
| Oct 2024 | 12 |
| Nov 2024 | 9 |
| Dec 2024 | 3 |
| Jan 2025 | 9 |
| Feb 2025 | 7 |
| Mar 2025 | 20 |
| Apr 2025 | 5 |
| May 2025 | 8 |
| Jun 2025 | 11 |
| Jul 2025 | 12 |
| Aug 2025 | 10 |
| Sep 2025 | 7 |
| Oct 2025 | 8 |
| Nov 2025 | 8 |
| Dec 2025 | 6 |
| Jan 2026 | 3 |
| Feb 2026 | 10 |
| Mar 2026 | 4 |
| Apr 2026 | 9 |
| May 2026 | 3 |
| Jun 2026 | 12 |
| Jul 2026 | 5 |
| Aug 2026 | 9 |
| Sep 2026 | 4 |
| Theme | Praise | Criticism |
|---|---|---|
| The dentist | 83 | 7 |
| Friendly staff | 71 | 4 |
| Gentle, comfortable care | 49 | 3 |
| Clear explanations | 26 | 0 |
| Scheduling & wait times | 11 | 14 |
| Responsiveness | 12 | 8 |
| Cost, insurance & financing | 12 | 7 |
| Great with kids | 13 | 0 |
Recent reviews from Google
I was so very thankful for the referral I received from two different parties for Light Dental Studio’s of Puyallup. From my first inquiry to the Puyallup office by phone for an emergent situation I was greeted with a very pleasant response. At my appointment just a few hours later I was so very pleased. I suffer from dental anxiety and I met with a pleasant experience! The dental assistant, Sydney Stimson made me feel so comfortable and at ease. Then I was greeted by the amazing calm of the dentist, Dr. Demissie. Dr. Demissie put me at ease and conquered my concern. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Light Dental Studios of Puyallup. This practice will take great care of you!
My husband, Carl, had a crown seated on 8/14. He really appreciated the professionalism and kind manner of the dentist and the assistant. He enjoyed conversing with them.
Our family's experience with the Puyallup office has been nothing short of exceptional. My son needed an emergency tooth extraction on a Friday morning and was in significant pain. I first called the University Place office, but they were fully booked. Instead of simply telling me they couldn't help, they immediately contacted the Puyallup office and had him scheduled for 4:00 that afternoon. My son has special needs, and the entire team treated him with incredible patience, kindness, and professionalism. They understood he was anxious and hurting, and they made what could have been a very stressful experience so much easier for both of us. As gentle as anyone can be while pulling a tooth, they made sure he was comfortable and cared for every step of the way. That experience only reinforced the trust our family already had in Light Dental Studios. My husband is now receiving implant care through the VA's Community Care program at this office, and we've continued to receive the same compassionate, high-quality treatment. It's rare to find a dental practice where every experience leaves you feeling confident that your family is in good hands. The Puyallup team has absolutely earned our trust, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for skilled, compassionate dental care.
So my husband went in this past friday for a really bad tooth ache. They numbed the tooth and shaved the top tooth so it would not hit the bad tooth. Prescribed an antibiotic and pain pill. No presciption was put in. So its the weekend. Did manage to get the antibiotic but no pain meds. Now its monday same issue no pain meds. They even spellelled pharmacy wrong on the busines card. Farmacy😅🤣😂. I would never reccomend this place to anyone😡
Yesterday Saturday, June 27th 2026 I arrived with my fiance Steven at 8:30 for my 9:00am appointment, we were checked in simply. We were waiting in the lobby for 20 minutes when the receptionist ( the only one wearing black uniform from the clinic) approached us and told us that was too early for my cleaning appointment since it was 1 month from the last one, we told her that the dentist still had the upper right quadrant to do since it was not done at the last appointment, the receptionist didn't listen and still told us it was too early for a cleaning appointment. She expected us to reschedule and leave, I told her: " NO! I WANT MY SERVICE TODAY" She told us that she will talk to the doctor. 20 minutes later they took us to the cubicle ( dirty and dusty with garbage on the floor) and the dental tech ( wearing pink or light purple called Kianna) polished and flossed my teeth and said she will get the doctor. 20 minutes later the doctor arrived telling me " He was sorry about the wait " but he didn't know that we were there". I talked to the dentist about the whole situation and explained to him that the Customer Service was unaccepctable and I won't be coming back. Not only was the service bad but also in the only 4 appointments I have been there I have had 3 different dentists. Finally if that wasn't enough, the dentist had no assistant and I had to hold my own suction tool because he had no assistance. HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE IN LIGHT DENTAL STUDIOS PUYALLUP!!!
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