Root Canal Specialists · Burien, WA
One Straight Freeway Line From Burien to Root Canal Relief
Burien keeps its small-town feel — and when a tooth needs a specialist, you don't trade that for a Seattle parking garage. SR-518 to I-405 to I-90 is one continuous line east to Dr. Nima Dejbod's Issaquah office, with 7:30 AM appointments that fit around airport shifts.
Dr. Dejbod · 35 minutes east of Burien, one freeway line
Throbbing that won't wait?
We reserve same-day emergency slots every business day for severe pain, swelling, and broken teeth. Coming off a Sea-Tac shift? Our 7:30 AM openings mean you can be numb before most of Burien has finished its coffee.
The Basics
What a Root Canal Really Involves
The problem
When decay, a crack, or a worn restoration breaches the tooth's inner chamber, bacteria inflame the living tissue inside. That swelling, trapped against hard dentin walls, is the ache radiating through your jaw.
The treatment
Dr. Dejbod works through a surgical microscope to remove the infected tissue, scrub each canal to its full length, and seal the interior against future bacteria.
The outcome
Pain ends, infection clears, and the tooth you grew keeps doing its job — your Burien dentist tops it with a crown and you're done.
Specialist vs. Generalist
Why Burien Dentists Refer Across the Freeway Line
Burien's general dentists handle everyday dentistry with skill — and they send the complicated endodontic cases east. Here's the honest comparison:
| Evergreen Endodontics | Typical General Office | |
|---|---|---|
| Training | A residency of two to three years past dental school, spent only on diagnosing and treating tooth interiors | A general degree covering dozens of procedures, root canals among them |
| Volume | 10,000+ root canals and counting — it's the only thing on our schedule | Perhaps a few per month, sandwiched between other treatments |
| Magnification | Every case runs under a surgical microscope at up to 14x, exposing canals too small or calcified to spot otherwise | Loupes are common; missed canals are the top reason root canals fail |
| Sedation | Three levels in-house — nitrous, oral, and IV — matched to your comfort | Depends on the office; IV is almost never on the menu |
Your Visit
What Your Burien Visit Looks Like
About an hour in the chair — and the drive home feels a lot better than the drive in.
See the Tooth
A targeted exam, digital X-rays, and a 3D CBCT scan when the anatomy is complicated — shown to you as we go.
Agree on the Plan
The diagnosis, your options, and the total price get laid out before anything starts. You approve every step.
End the Pain
Thorough numbing, microscope-guided cleaning, and sedation if you prefer. Plan on roughly 60 to 90 minutes.
Comfort Menu
Three Ways to Stay Calm
If your last dental visit left you gripping the armrests, this one is built differently. Burien patients pick from three levels:
| Option | How It Feels | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrous Oxide | A gentle, floaty calm that lifts within minutes of the mask coming off | Mild nerves, straightforward cases |
| Oral Sedation | A pre-visit tablet that melts the appointment into a relaxed blur you'll barely remember | Moderate anxiety, longer visits |
| IV Sedation | The deepest conscious sedation available, adjusted continuously by Dr. Dejbod | Severe dental fear, complex or surgical cases |
The Instrument Room
Tools Built for Borderline Teeth
The difference between saving and losing a tooth usually comes down to what your clinician can actually see. Our setup:
Surgical Microscope
Up to 14x magnification turns hairline fractures and extra canals into plain sight.
3D CBCT Imaging
A complete three-dimensional map of root shape, bone levels, and hidden splits.
Digital X-Rays
Instant, low-dose images we walk through together before deciding anything.
Apex Locator
Electronic endpoint detection so every canal gets cleaned its full length.
Patient Voices
Reviews That Read Like Sighs of Relief
From a collection of 400+ five-star reviews across the South Sound and Eastside.
IV sedation made the whole thing feel like a ten-minute nap. I was back at work the next morning.
— Elena S., SeattleNO pain or discomfort during or after the procedure.
— David W., IssaquahThey followed up with calls to make sure everything was going well. That kind of attention is rare.
— Sarah T., RedmondA calm hand for anxious patients
Meet Dr. Nima Dejbod
“A lot of my Burien patients haven't seen a dentist in years, and they're embarrassed about it. There's no lecture here — there's a numb tooth, a calm hour, and a plan you approve before anything happens.”
Dr. Nima Dejbod, DMD · Washington State native · UW graduate · Seattle Met Top Dentist 2026 · Vice President, WA State Association of Endodontists
Cost & Insurance
Costs You'll Approve Before We Begin
Insurers set the contracted rates, so in-network pricing doesn't change from office to office. For patients with benefits remaining, the typical share is $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 |
The estimate comes first, in writing — no surprise billing, ever. Get a personalized estimate →
Plans we verify daily for Burien patients
- Delta Dental
- Regence Blue Shield
- Premera Blue Cross
- Cigna
- Aetna
- Guardian
- MetLife
- United Healthcare
- Principal
- Ameritas
- +11 more plans
Airport employers, Highline-area clinics, and Burien's small businesses run on the PPO plans we work with every day — we'll confirm yours before any work begins.
Getting Here
From Burien to Our Chair: About 35 Minutes
It's one unbroken freeway line: SR-518 east past the airport to I-405 north, then I-90 east to exit 17. No downtown Seattle detour, no parking circus — and once you're on I-90, the lake and mountains beat any waiting-room view. Seahurst, White Center, and the Normandy Park border all feed the same route. Free surface parking waits at the building.
Get Directions via SR-518 E to I-405 N to I-90 EEvergreen Endodontics
600 NW Gilman Blvd Suite A
Issaquah, WA 98027
Phone: (425) 697-9777
Fax: (425) 697-9778
Email: info@EvergreenEndo.com
Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Parking: Free, directly at the building
Service Area
Serving Burien & the Highline Area
From Seahurst Park to the White Center border, Burien and its neighbors reach us in about 35 minutes via SR-518 and I-90. Find your community below — this page was written for it.
- Burien
- Normandy Park
- Seahurst
- White Center
- SeaTac
- Des Moines
- Tukwila
- Renton
- Issaquah
- Kent
Root canal care in neighboring cities
Questions
Burien Root Canal FAQs
Answered plainly, the way we'd want it answered.
What's the drive like from Burien to your office?
One straight freeway line: SR-518 east to I-405 north to I-90 east, exit 17. In normal traffic the whole trip runs about 35 minutes from downtown Burien, and parking is free at the building — no garage, no circling.
I work odd shifts at the airport. Can I get an early appointment?
Yes — we open at 7:30 AM Monday through Friday, and early slots are popular with Sea-Tac crews and shift workers. Call and tell us your schedule; we will find a time that doesn't wreck your sleep.
Do you treat patients from Seahurst, White Center, and Normandy Park?
Regularly. All three communities feed the same SR-518 corridor, so the drive is identical to Burien's. Many Highline-area dentists already refer their complex root canal cases to us.
Is it worth driving 35 minutes when Burien has dentists?
For a straightforward filling, probably not. For a root canal — especially a molar, a retreatment, or a tooth another office couldn't get numb — specialist training, 14x magnification, and daily case volume are exactly what your Burien dentist is trusting us with when they refer you.
What will a root canal cost with my insurance?
Insurers set the rates: typically about $800 for an anterior tooth, $1,000 for a premolar, and $1,300 for a molar in-network. With benefits left for the year, most insured patients pay $160–$655 out of pocket — verified and approved before we start.
I get anxious at the dentist. What are my options?
Three levels of sedation, all available here: nitrous oxide for light nerves, an oral sedative for moderate anxiety, and IV sedation for the deepest calm. Plenty of once-terrified patients now describe their visit as easy.
For Referring Dentists
Refer Your Patient to Dr. Dejbod
One freeway line from Burien to same-day relief — and every referral closes with imaging and a full report returned to your office.
Ready When You Are
Burien's toothaches end 35 minutes east.
Same-day emergency slots · sedation your way · costs approved before we start.