Dr. Joseph Ardizzone Jr, DDS

Routine cleanings and emergency fillings don’t have to feel like a chore. Dr. Joseph Ardizzone Jr, DDS handles both without fuss, the kind of place where Federal Way locals book their next appointment before they leave.

You’ll find the office on 16th Ave S, just off the main drag at 30317, a low-slung brick building that blends into the neighborhood. The area still has that quiet, post-war grid feel—wide sidewalks, a few old firs shading the parking strip, and the occasional bus rumbling toward the transit center.

Beyond the basics, they also take care of crowns, root canals, and simple extractions, so you can skip the referral shuffle. When the molar starts throbbing on a Friday night, someone picks up at (253) 839-7270 to slot you in the next morning.

For directions, pull up the map and set the odometer; it’s a five-minute detour from I-5, and the exit signs are hard to miss.