Evergreen Endodontics · Issaquah, WA
One specialty office in Issaquah. Forty communities served. Dr. Nima Dejbod has completed more than 10,000 root canals under microscope magnification — with same-day emergency slots, three levels of sedation, and costs you approve before anything happens.
Dr. Nima Dejbod, DMD · Seattle Met Top Dentist 2026
Throbbing pain, facial swelling, or a tooth knocked loose is a genuine emergency. We hold daily slots for exactly this — from any of the 40 communities below, call and tell us what's happening.
Explained Honestly
Inside every tooth runs a narrow channel of living tissue. When decay or trauma reaches it, inflammation builds pressure inside a space that can't expand — and that pressure registers as serious pain.
The inflamed tissue is removed, the canal system is disinfected under up to 14x magnification, and the space is sealed against future bacteria. The whole visit usually takes 60 to 90 minutes.
Your own tooth. Nothing functions quite like the real thing, and a well-done root canal lets you keep it — often for the rest of your life.
One Office, Worth the Short Drive
Our single office at 600 NW Gilman Blvd in Issaquah sits at the crossroads of I-90 and the Eastside — roughly 15 to 30 minutes from most of the communities we serve, with free parking at the door and none of the downtown hassle. Choose your city for local details, drive times, and directions.
Specialist vs. Generalist
Both specialists and general dentists can perform a root canal. The difference is training, technology, and repetition — and it shows up in success rates:
| Evergreen Endodontics | Typical General Office | |
|---|---|---|
| Training | Two to three additional years of residency doing nothing but endodontics | Dental school covers root canals briefly among many other topics |
| Volume | Over ten thousand completed root canals — multiple every single day | A handful of root canals a month, between fillings and crowns |
| Magnification | Every case under a surgical microscope at up to 14x power | Most work with loupes or the naked eye |
| Imaging | 3D cone-beam scan in-house, reviewed with you on the spot | Two-dimensional X-rays only in most offices |
| Pace | One patient at a time; your hour is yours | Hygiene checks and other patients interleaved |
Your Visit
Most visits run about an hour, start to relief.
Digital X-rays and, when needed, a 3D scan show exactly which tooth is infected and why.
Options and costs in plain English, approved by you before we begin. Nothing is ever sprung on you.
Numb, calm, and done in about an hour for most cases — with sedation if you want it.
10,000+ procedures, zero surprises
“I have done this more than ten thousand times, and I still treat every tooth like it is my own. You will know exactly what I found, what I recommend, and what it costs — before anything happens.”
Dr. Nima Dejbod, DMD · Vice President, WA State Association of Endodontists · Seattle Met Top Dentist 2026 · Washington State native, UW graduate
Cost & Insurance
In-network fees are negotiated by your insurer and don't vary between participating offices. The real variable is the specialist behind them. With benefits remaining, most insured patients pay $160–$655 out of pocket.
| Root Canal | Typical In-Network Rate | Without Insurance |
|---|---|---|
| Front tooth (anterior) | ~$800 in-network contracted rate | from ~$1,300 without insurance |
| Premolar (bicuspid) | ~$1,000 in-network contracted rate | from ~$1,500 without insurance |
| Molar | ~$1,300 in-network contracted rate | from ~$1,900 without insurance |
We quote first and treat second — no procedure begins without your sign-off on the cost. Get a personalized estimate →
We work with plans from Microsoft, Amazon, Boeing, Costco, and hundreds of regional employers — and verify your benefits before treatment.
Questions
Direct answers, no sales pitch.
Because endodontic specialists are scarce, and outcomes depend on the specialist, not the ZIP code. Our Issaquah office sits at the crossroads of I-90 and I-405, roughly 15 to 30 minutes from most of the communities we serve — close enough that same-day emergency care is practical from any of them.
With modern anesthesia and optional sedation, most patients feel pressure but not pain. The infection is what hurts — the procedure is what makes it stop, and most people feel relief the same day.
In-network contracted rates are about $800 for a front tooth, $1,000 for a premolar, and $1,300 for a molar. With benefits remaining, most insured patients pay $160–$655 out of pocket. We verify your benefits and review all costs with you before treatment begins.
No referral is required — call or book online directly. Many patients are referred by their general dentist, and we coordinate closely with them either way, including a same-day treatment report back to their office.
Three levels: nitrous oxide, oral sedation, and IV sedation — matched to your anxiety level and medical history. Roughly a third of our patients arrive anxious, and every one of them has options.
True emergencies — severe pain, swelling, trauma — are seen the same day or next business day. We reserve emergency slots every business day. Call as early as you can and tell us what is happening.
For Referring Dentists
Same-day emergency slots, microscope-guided treatment, and a detailed report in your inbox the day of the visit — referrals take under two minutes online.
Ready When You Are
Same-day emergency slots · three sedation options · free parking at the door.
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This content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your dentist, physician, or another qualified health provider with any questions about a dental condition.
Sources: NIDCR (NIH) — Tooth Decay · CDC — Oral Health