A healthy, confident smile for the whole family
Dr. Thomas Gessel and his team offer braces, Invisalign, and custom aligners for kids and adults in a comfortable, eco-friendly office.
Orthodontic care for every smile
No two smiles are alike. Dr. Gessel builds a custom treatment plan around your needs, your schedule, and your goals.
Braces
Several types of braces for kids, teens, and adults. Proven, state-of-the-art treatment that gets results.
Invisalign Clear Aligners
Virtually invisible aligners that fit a busy schedule, with checkups about every six weeks.
Kids Orthodontics
Early, gentle care for growing smiles. The team is known for patience with kids who have sensory needs.
Adult Orthodontics
It is never too late for a great smile. Discreet options designed for adult patients.
Functional Appliances
Treatment that guides jaw growth and bite correction for younger patients.
Myofunctional Therapy
Care that supports healthy tongue posture, breathing, and swallowing alongside tooth alignment.
Flexible financing and insurance. Gessel Orthodontics accepts insurance and most major credit cards. The team will walk you through payment options at your consultation.
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Dr. Thomas Gessel
Dr. Gessel prides himself on helping each patient achieve a beautiful, healthy smile. His goal is the highest quality orthodontic care in a comfortable setting, using proven state-of-the-art technology in an eco-friendly office.
- Individualized treatment plans, never one-size-fits-all
- Known for patience with kids, including those with sensory needs
- Explains every step so you always know what comes next
- Caring team that patients describe as friendly and welcoming
Loved by Tacoma families
A 4.9-star rating across 640+ Google reviews. Here is what local patients say.
"Got my braces on in 2017 and off 2019! Still to this day has an amazing smile thanks to Dr. Gessel! Everything went so well and I'm continuing to recommend people here. Hands down, the best Ortho Tacoma has."Google review
"Getting braces on for my granddaughter, maintaining them and getting them off has been a great experience at Gessel Orthodontics. The staff and dentist have been remarkable. I highly recommend Gessel Orthodontics."Google review
"Miss Kim and Dr. Gessel have been wonderful in taking care of my son during his braces treatment. They have been kind and gentle, and are fantastic with kids with sensory processing disorder."Google review
Confident smiles start here
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Find us in Tacoma
Located in the James Center office building in Tacoma's West End, with a second office in Puyallup.
Tacoma Office
📍 1628 S Mildred St, Suite 201
Tacoma, WA 98465
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Also serving Puyallup at 5620 112th St E, Suite 255.
Ready for your new smile?
Start with a free consultation. Call the office or book online and the team will take it from there.