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Comfort Dental - East Tacoma
Comfort Dental is a general dental practice in East Tacoma offering comprehensive services including cleanings, fillings, implants, extractions, oral surgery, clear aligners, teeth whitening, and sedation.
3820 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98418
4.8(647 reviews)
About Comfort Dental - East Tacoma
Transparent pricing, payment plans, and a membership discount program set this Tacoma dental office apart, with Dr. Chris drawing repeated praise for spending real time explaining treatment.
Comfort Dental - East Tacoma is a general dental practice that also offers traditional braces and clear aligners alongside its everyday dental services. Reviews frequently highlight upfront cost estimates, payment plans, and a membership program for discounted cleanings and X-rays, along with willingness to work with uninsured patients. Dr. Chris is mentioned often for sitting down to walk through treatment options and checking whether numbing is actually necessary before a procedure, and several reviews note the office helps ease severe dental anxiety during fillings and extractions.
Summary of 200 patient reviews, December 2024–September 2026, updated September 2026
Comfort Dental is a general dental practice in East Tacoma offering comprehensive services including cleanings, fillings, implants, extractions, oral surgery, clear aligners, teeth whitening, and sedation.
They serve patients of all ages with affordable care and flexible financing options.
Treatments offered
Who They Treat
Comfort Dental - East Tacoma provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:
Children
Ages 6–11
Teens
Ages 12–17
Adults
Ages 18+
Orthodontists at this office
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Dr. Rick A. Kushner
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Dr. Danny Chiang, DMD
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Insurance accepted
3 plans listedCignaMedicaid / CHIPRenaissance Dental
Comfort Dental - East Tacoma accepts Medicaid. Coverage varies by plan tier — confirm with the office before your first visit.
What patients say
Latest review 3 weeks ago
What patients praise
- Reviews point to transparent, upfront pricing, payment plans, and a membership program offering discounted cleanings and X-rays.
- Dr. Chris is regularly described as spending significant time discussing treatment plans and checking that procedures like numbing are truly needed.
- Several reviews describe the office easing severe dental anxiety, including gentle handling for anxious or gag-reflex-prone patients.
Things to know
- A few reviews describe feeling pressured toward additional treatment, such as unnecessary X-rays or fillings, or being pushed toward costlier options.
- A few reviews mention inconsistent experiences with billing details, including confusion over whether Medicaid is actually accepted.
Who it suits
- Anxious or nervous patients
Doctors patients mention
- Dr. Danny Chiang · 3 reviews
- Dr. Chris · 50 reviews
- Dr. Ho · 13 reviews
- Dr. Dan · 8 reviews
Orthodontic care in reviews
Few reviews discuss orthodontic treatment specifically; the feedback above reflects general dental visits.
- Last 90 days
- 34 reviews
- averaging 4.8★
- Last 12 months
- 148 reviews
- averaging 4.9★
- Owner replies
- 86% of reviews
- Compared with Tacoma
- Higher rated than 50%
- of 17 practices we track
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1★5★
PraiseCriticism
- The dentist74 / 4
- Friendly staff71 / 5
- Gentle, comfortable care36 / 2
- Clear explanations24
- Scheduling & wait times19 / 2
- Cost, insurance & financing17 / 5
- Office & technology13 / 1
- Treatment results10
| Theme | Praise | Criticism |
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| The dentist | 74 | 4 |
| Friendly staff | 71 | 5 |
| Gentle, comfortable care | 36 | 2 |
| Clear explanations | 24 | 0 |
| Scheduling & wait times | 19 | 2 |
| Cost, insurance & financing | 17 | 5 |
| Office & technology | 13 | 1 |
| Treatment results | 10 | 0 |
Recent reviews from Google
4.8
647 reviews
Roberta Warnick
4 weeks ago
After having to leave the dental clinic I was raised at for over 6 decades (my father was a dentist), I found Comfort Dental and boy, am I glad I did. My dentures hadn’t much care for the last several years so I got a reline on my upper and then a new lower. Dr. Chris was my dentist and he was a miracle find. Not only is he professional and knowledgeable but he has the kindest heart. He went above and beyond to get my out-of-pocket portion to a manageable level; really taking a big discount because, he said “Since your father was a professor of dentistry (at the UW), I wanted to pay it forward all the hard work he put into teaching new generations of dentists.” Wow! That kind of generosity blew my mind since I had just met him. I couldn’t ask for a better provider. Thanks Dr. Chris!
Devon Bivens
2 months ago
Best dental experience I've had in 3 years at least. The whole staff very friendly and Dr Chris very comprehensive and straight to the point. Awesome!
Bailey Kose
2 months ago
Dr. Dan fixed a stain on my front tooth that I wasn't aware could be fixed! Kind staff, helpful for anyone experiencing dentist anxiety. Willing to work with uninsured, transparent pricing.
Maylin Morales
2 months ago
The worst service ever. The dentist was very rude and he looked more worried about my way of paying than taking care of me. The dentist assistant was horrible as well. I have never in my life felt this way at a dentist office. I will never come back here.
Melissa
2 months ago
I love comfort dental. The dentist is great and the dental hygienist is amazing. I've been going here for over 10yrs now.
Questions about this practice
What orthodontic treatments does Comfort Dental - East Tacoma offer?
Comfort Dental - East Tacoma offers: Clear Aligners, Traditional Braces.
Does Comfort Dental - East Tacoma accept dental insurance?
Comfort Dental - East Tacoma accepts Cigna, Medicaid / CHIP, Renaissance Dental.
Does Comfort Dental - East Tacoma offer free consultations?
Yes, Comfort Dental - East Tacoma offers a free initial orthodontic consultation. Call (253) 259-3101 or book online to schedule.
Is Comfort Dental - East Tacoma accepting new patients?
Comfort Dental - East Tacoma is currently welcoming new patients in Tacoma, WA. Call (253) 259-3101 or book online to schedule.
Where is Comfort Dental - East Tacoma located?
Comfort Dental - East Tacoma is located at 3820 Pacific Ave. Get directions: https://maps.google.com/?cid=4043519667308906624&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA
What are the office hours for Comfort Dental - East Tacoma?
Comfort Dental - East Tacoma 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–7:30 PM, Sun Closed–Closed.
Does Comfort Dental - East Tacoma offer payment plans?
Yes, Comfort Dental - East Tacoma offers flexible payment plans to make orthodontic treatment affordable.
Who are the orthodontists at Comfort Dental - East Tacoma?
Comfort Dental - East Tacoma is staffed by Dr. Rick A. Kushner, Dr. Danny Chiang.
What is the patient rating for Comfort Dental - East Tacoma?
Comfort Dental - East Tacoma has a 4.8-star rating based on 647 patient reviews on Google.
How long has Comfort Dental - East Tacoma been in practice?
Comfort Dental - East Tacoma has been providing orthodontic care since 1977, serving the Tacoma, WA community for over 49 years.
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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 – 7:30 PM
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