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Gessel Orthodontics provides orthodontic treatment in Tacoma, WA, with a 5.
About Gessel Orthodontics
Sensory-friendly touches like music and sunglasses ease anxious kids through expanders and early phase-one treatment at Dr. Thomas Gessel's Tacoma office.
Reviews highlight how Dr. Thomas Gessel's team adapts treatment for children with sensory processing needs, ADHD, and autism, using calming touches like music and sunglasses to ease anxiety during expander and braces appointments. Early intervention cases come up often too, with expanders and myobrace used to address underbites and crowding before permanent teeth arrive. Complex cases, including jaw surgery and cleft palate correction, are handled over multi-year treatment plans that move from braces through aligners to retainers. Reviewers also mention that unnecessary extras, like headgear, aren't pushed when not needed.
Summary of 200 patient reviews, August 2023–September 2026, updated September 2026
Treatments offered
Orthodontists at this office
Thomas Gessel
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Insurance accepted
5 plans listedWhat patients say
Latest review 13 days ago
What patients praise
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| Oct 2023 | 11 |
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| Nov 2023 | 7 |
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| Jan 2024 | 10 |
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| Mar 2024 | 53 |
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| Aug 2024 | 5 |
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| Oct 2024 | 9 |
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| Dec 2024 | 4 |
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| Mar 2025 | 5 |
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| Jul 2025 | 5 |
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| Sep 2025 | 11 |
| Oct 2025 | 5 |
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| Aug 2026 | 4 |
| Sep 2026 | 3 |
| Theme | Praise | Criticism |
|---|---|---|
| Friendly staff | 48 | 1 |
| The orthodontist | 46 | 2 |
| Great with kids | 38 | 0 |
| Treatment results | 33 | 2 |
| Gentle, comfortable care | 27 | 2 |
| Clear explanations | 21 | 0 |
| Scheduling & wait times | 12 | 2 |
| Office & technology | 8 | 0 |
Recent reviews from Google
All 3 of my kids have gone through treatment with Dr. Gessel and we have had the most amazing experience with them. Every person that works her is kind, caring and compassionate. Always there to answer questions and very informative. You can not go wrong with choosing Gessel Orthodontics!
All 3 of our kids go here and it has been an amazing experience. There has been great communication and we are very happy with everyone we have worked with!
Such a wonderful dental office! Kim, our hygienist, was fantastic — gentle, thorough, and so friendly! Dr. Gessel is excellent as well, very knowledgeable and great with explaining everything clearly. The whole team makes you feel right at ease and appointments are always on time. Highly recommend!
Amazing staff from the time we walk in to the time we leave. Our kiddos have ASD and ADHD and the team is so patient, kind, understanding, and willing to give we the kiddos extra time every visit. Allowing them to adjust to the sights, sounds, smells of the office. Nothing negative, we adore Dr G and his staff 🥰❤️🥰
When I was brought back, the assistant seemed frustrated about the appointment length and made comments regarding the time allotted as if it were my fault. Throughout the brace removal process, she appeared super rushed and was not particularly courteous. At one point, while using the handpiece, she accidentally hit my lip. The overall experience felt rough and uncomfortable, and I was left with the impression that she was upset about having to accommodate the procedure. I was so upset. I was especially disappointed because this was my final visit with the office, and I had hoped for a more positive and professional experience. Orthodontic treatment is a significant investment, and patients trust the office to provide quality care from start to finish. Regardless of scheduling issues, I believe every patient deserves to feel that their provider is taking the time necessary to perform treatment carefully and professionally. No patient should feel rushed or like they are an inconvenience, especially during an important appointment such as the completion of their treatment.
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