Avalon Family Dentistry

Avalon Family Dentistry General Dentist / Cosmetic Dentist serving the greater Seattle-Tacoma area for over 30 years.

As your dentists in Federal Way, Dr. Hannah Doan has been providing excellent dental care for 9 years, and alongside with Dr. Josephine Lee, who has been offering committed and caring family dentistry since 1997. At Avalon Family Dentistry, we believe in high quality, comprehensive dental care for the entire family. Our desire is to help you achieve your dental health goals while utilizing the mos

t advanced technology, coupled with our gentle, skilled technique. We specialize in providing patients with Dental Implants, Crowns and Periodontal Care, in addition to a wide range of other dental services. Visit us today for the beautiful and natural-looking smile you’ve always wanted!

A florist and a dentist walk into a partnershipOne makes your day beautiful, the other makes your smile beautiful. 🌷🦷Exc...
05/31/2026

A florist and a dentist walk into a partnership
One makes your day beautiful, the other makes your smile beautiful. 🌷🦷

Exciting news, Avalon Fam! We've teamed up with Lisa for something special. She did the flowers for my own wedding, and several of our team members have trusted her for their special events too. We've seen her work up close and she is simply the best. 🌸

So here's the deal — our patients get an exclusive discount when booking Lisa for any wedding or event. Just use code AVALON10 when you reach out to her and you will be great taken care of.

Beautiful flowers AND a beautiful smile — Federal Way & Tacoma, we've got you covered. 💐🦷

Check out her profile here: https://www.enchantedflorist.info/

05/24/2026

Dental Insurance Series — Part 5. 🦷
This one is going to reframe the way you think about dental insurance forever.
Dental insurance was never designed to cover everything.
I know that might sting a little. But hear me out. 🤍
Unlike health insurance — which protects you from catastrophic medical costs — dental insurance was originally designed as a supplement. A small help. Something to encourage regular visits and catch small problems before they become big expensive ones.
That is why annual maximums are low. That is why waiting periods exist. That is why there are so many exclusions.
It was never meant to be a full coverage safety net. And once you understand that — everything starts to make more sense.
So here is what to do about it:
✅ Use your preventive benefits every single year — cleanings, exams, X-rays are usually covered at 100%. Do not waste them.
✅ Plan major treatment strategically — split it across two calendar years to use two annual maximums
✅ Ask your dental office about payment plans, membership plans, or financing options
✅ Never let your insurance make your dental health decisions — your mouth deserves care based on what it needs. Not what insurance is willing to pay.

Insurance is a tool. A helpful one when you understand it. But it is not the ceiling of the care you deserve. 🙌🦷
Save this. This is the mindset shift that changes everything. 👇

05/20/2026

Dental Insurance Series — Part 4. 🦷
Let's talk about deductibles — because this word confuses a lot of people and it shouldn't.
A deductible is the amount YOU pay out of pocket before your insurance starts covering your treatment.
Here is what you need to know:

✅ Dental deductibles are usually low — $50 to $150 for an individual
✅ Preventive care like cleanings and exams is usually exempt — no deductible needed
⚠️ Your deductible resets every January 1st — just like your annual maximum
⚠️ Family plans have individual AND family deductible limits — know both numbers
⚠️ Lower premium = often higher deductible — always look at the full picture

Dental insurance is all about understanding the full picture — not just the monthly cost.
Save this and share it with someone shopping for a new plan. 👇🦷

05/16/2026

Dental Insurance Series — Part 3. 🦷
You just got new dental insurance. You are ready to finally take care of that tooth. You book your appointment, sit in the chair —
And then you find out your insurance won't cover your treatment yet.
This is called a waiting period. And it catches so many people off guard.

Here is how it typically breaks down:
✅ Preventive care (cleanings, exams) — usually covered immediately
⏳ Basic care (fillings) — 3 to 6 month wait
⏳ Major care (crowns, root canals, dentures) — 6 to 12 months or longer

So if you know you need major work done soon — this needs to be one of the first things you check before choosing a plan.
Ask specifically: what are the waiting periods for the treatment I need? Look for plans with shorter or no waiting periods. They exist. You just have to know to look for them.
Because the last thing you need is to sign up for a plan in January and find out you cannot use it for the treatment you need until July. 😬
Save this. Share it. And never let a waiting period catch you off guard again. 🙌🦷

05/13/2026

Dental Insurance Series — Part 2. 🦷
In-network vs. out-of-network. Sounds simple. It's really not.
And before I get into it — if staying in-network is what makes dental care affordable for you and your family, that is a completely valid and smart decision. Working within your budget is always the right call. 🤍
But here is what I want you to know:
✅ In-network = your dentist has a contract with your insurance, lower out of pocket for you
✅ Out-of-network = no contract, your insurance may still cover part of the cost but at a lower rate
⚠️ Not all in-network practices offer the same quality of care
⚠️ Not all out-of-network care is as expensive as you think
Insurance should absolutely be a factor when choosing your dentist. But it should never be the ONLY factor.
You deserve a provider you trust. A place where you feel heard, comfortable, and genuinely cared for.
Save this and share it with someone who is shopping for a new dental plan. 👇🦷

05/08/2026

Dental insurance series — Part 1. 🦷
Let me start with something that surprises almost every patient I talk to — the annual maximum.
Your annual maximum is the total amount your dental insurance will pay for your care in a calendar year. Once you reach that number — your insurance stops paying. Every dollar after that comes out of your pocket.
The average annual maximum? $1,000 to $1,500.
That number has barely changed since the 1970s. Let that sink in. 😬
A single crown can cost anywhere from $1,000 to $1,800. One procedure. Potentially your entire year's worth of coverage — gone.
This is why knowing your annual maximum before choosing a plan is so important. Not all plans are equal. Some offer $1,000. Others offer $5,000 or more. That difference could save you hundreds of dollars out of pocket.
A few things to keep in mind:
✅ Your maximum resets every January 1st (usually)
✅ Unused benefits do NOT roll over — use them or lose them
✅ The higher the maximum, the better — especially if you need major work

Dental insurance is confusing — even for me as a dentist. That's exactly why I started this series. So you can walk into any dental office informed, confident, and never caught off guard by your bill. 🙌
Save this for future open enrollment season. You are going to need it. 👇🦷

05/06/2026

This is what an ideal day at Avalon looks like for me and my team.
Calm. Clear. Focused. Everything going as planned.
Every patient seen on time. Every procedure done with intention. Every team member showing up as their best self — not rushed, not scattered, but fully present.
It doesn't always go perfectly — because life and dentistry both have a way of surprising you 😂 — but the intention is always there. The care is always there.
And at the end of the day, we close those doors knowing we gave every single patient our very best.

05/01/2026

I always pack light with just 1 carry on and 1 personal item. Here is my must-bring oral hygiene kit as a dentist 🦷🧳
Nimbus toothbrush, Coco Floss, tongue scraper, and CariFree toothpaste in my toiletry bag. Gum Soft-picks and Carifree pH balancing oral spray in my purse for on-the-go moments.
You can take the girl out of the clinic but you can't take the clinic out of the girl. ✨
Your mouth deserves vacation care too — not just a random hotel toothbrush and a prayer. 😂
What's your non-negotiable travel oral care item? Drop it below! 👇

Link for the products I mentioned:
Nimbus toothbrush: https://amzn.to/4dW4Db4
Cocofloss: https://amzn.to/3OEITGr
or directly from their website https://cocolab.com
Carifree Oral Spray: https://amzn.to/48dGsBf
or from their website https://carifree.com/
Tongue Scrapper: https://amzn.to/4eBOesx
Softpicks: https://amzn.to/3Qf8N49 (Costco does carry this as well)
Nimbus floss singles: https://www.nimbusdental.com/products/nimbus-floss-singles

04/29/2026

Behind the scenes of our renovation. 🦷🎉
This is our 5th operatory coming to life.
From the construction crew breaking down walls to the equipment team carefully designing every inch of the room — where the chair goes, where the cabinets land, how everything flows — every single decision was intentional.
Because when you are building a space where patients receive care, nothing is random. Nothing is just 'good enough.'
We wanted a room that works beautifully for our team so they can focus on what matters most — you. 🤍
It was loud. It was messy.
But watching it come together piece by piece?
So worth it. ✨

A little Avalon milestone moment. 🦷✨This office was built in the 1990s with 4 operatories. And for a long time, 4 was en...
04/25/2026

A little Avalon milestone moment. 🦷✨
This office was built in the 1990s with 4 operatories. And for a long time, 4 was enough.
But Avalon has grown. Our team has grown. And most importantly — the number of patients who trust us with their care has grown.
We now have Dr. Hannah, Dr. Lee, and our incredible hygienists Marie and Julia — and some days we even bring in an additional hygienist to meet demand. Four chairs for that many providers and patients? We were making it work. But 'making it work' is not the Avalon standard.
Here's the thing — dentistry is unpredictable. Emergencies happen. Some patients need more time. Schedules can run behind. And when that happens in a fully booked 4-op office, the person who feels it most is the next patient waiting for their turn.
That is not okay with us.
So this month we officially opened our 5th operatory. 🎉
Not to see more patients faster. Not to rush anyone through. But to make sure that when life happens — and it will — we have the space to handle it gracefully without making YOU wait.

And alongside our new operatory, we also built something we have wanted for a long time — a dedicated consultation room. 🤍
Because we know that dental visits are not always just about the procedure. Sometimes you have concerns you want to talk through. Questions you are not sure how to ask. Worries you have been carrying around for a while.
You deserve a quiet, private space to have that conversation — away from the clinical noise, away from the busy hallway, away from anything that makes you feel rushed or anxious.
We designed this room to feel calm. Relaxing. Warm. Like a place you can actually exhale and say what's on your mind — because your comfort and peace of mind matter just as much as your treatment.
We want you to feel at home at Avalon. Not just welcomed — truly at home. 🏡
Because your time matters. Your comfort matters. Your concerns matter. And you deserve a clinic that plans ahead with YOU in mind.
Here's to the next chapter of Avalon. We are just getting started. 🙌🦷

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728 South 320th Street, Federal Way
Federal Way, WA
98003

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Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 1pm

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