Root Canal Specialists · Edmonds, WA
The ferry town has a waterfront, a marina, and a Saturday market — but no endodontic specialty office of its own. When a tooth needs saving, Edmonds, Woodway, and Esperance residents ride 196th to I-405 and reach Dr. Nima Dejbod in Issaquah in 35–40 minutes: microscope-guided treatment, full sedation, same-day emergency slots.
Dr. Dejbod · trusted across the water side of the county
A toothache does not wait for a ferry schedule. Same-day we reserve same-day openings each business day — call early, take the all-freeway route down, and we will have you numb before the pain ruins another night.
The Honest Version
Deep decay or a crack opens the way for bacteria into the pulp, the living tissue at the tooth's core. Inflamed tissue in a sealed space creates the throbbing that over-the-counter pills barely touch.
Under 14x magnification, Dr. Dejbod removes the infected tissue, disinfects each canal completely, and seals the tooth from the inside.
The infection resolves and your natural tooth stays. Your Edmonds dentist protects it with a crown, and you are done with the whole affair.
Specialist vs. Generalist
Edmonds general dentists handle your checkups and crowns with skill. When a tooth's nerve is at stake, they refer — and this is why:
| Evergreen Endodontics | Typical General Office | |
|---|---|---|
| Training | Two to three additional residency years focused solely on root canal diagnosis and treatment | A general dentistry education; root canals are one procedure of many |
| Volume | More than 10,000 root canals completed — multiple cases every single day | A handful per month, between everything else on the schedule |
| Magnification | Surgical microscope at up to 14x on every case, exposing canals that hide from the naked eye | Usually loupes; narrow or extra canals are easily missed |
| Sedation | Nitrous, oral, and IV sedation in-house, matched to your anxiety level | Varies; true IV sedation is uncommon in general practice |
Your Visit
Three steps, about an hour in the chair — then the freeway home with the pain already behind you.
Digital X-rays first, with a 3D CBCT scan added whenever the root anatomy calls for a closer look. You see exactly what we see.
Diagnosis, options, and the exact cost in everyday language. Your approval comes first — always.
Thorough numbing, calm microscope-guided work, sedation if you want it. Most Edmonds patients are back on I-90 within the hour.
Comfort Menu
If dental anxiety has kept you away, these options are how Edmonds' nervous patients finally get treated:
| Option | How It Feels | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrous Oxide | A gentle, floaty calm that clears in minutes — drive yourself home along the water | Mild anxiety, straightforward cases |
| Oral Sedation | A prescription tablet before your visit; deeply relaxed, little memory afterward (bring a driver) | Moderate anxiety, longer molar cases |
| IV Sedation | Deep twilight sedation, adjusted continuously by Dr. Dejbod (bring a driver) | Severe fear, retreatments, surgical cases |
The Instrument Room
The equipment below is what an endodontic-only practice invests in — and what a general office rarely owns:
Up to 14x magnification brings hidden canals and hairline cracks into full view.
A three-dimensional scan of roots and bone — diagnosis by measurement, not guesswork.
Instant, low-radiation imaging, reviewed with you on the spot.
Electronic confirmation of each root's exact length, so cleaning reaches the very end.
Patient Voices
Three picks from a wall of 400+ five-star reviews.
I was terrified of getting a root canal, but Dr. Nima and his team made me feel so comfortable. The sedation helped me relax completely, and I barely felt anything. I can't believe how easy it was.
— Sarah M., SammamishSeen the same day for a cracked tooth. I walked in barely able to think straight from the pain and left wondering why I waited so long.
— James R., NewcastleThe cost was exactly what they quoted before starting. No surprises, no pressure — just relief.
— Tom H., IssaquahUnhurried care, one patient at a time
“Edmonds patients have that waterfront patience — they would rather do something once, properly, than twice. That is exactly my philosophy with a root canal: find every canal the first time, seal it right, and you never have to think about the tooth again.”
Dr. Nima Dejbod, DMD · Washington State native · UW graduate · Seattle Met Top Dentist 2026 · Vice President, WA State Association of Endodontists
Cost & Insurance
Insurance companies fix in-network fees, so the specialist charges the same contracted rate as any in-network office. Most insured Edmonds patients pay $160–$655 out of pocket once benefits apply.
| Root Canal | Typical In-Network Rate | Without Insurance |
|---|---|---|
| Front tooth (anterior) | ~$800 at contracted PPO rates | from ~$1,300 without insurance |
| Premolar (bicuspid) | ~$1,000 at contracted PPO rates | from ~$1,500 without insurance |
| Molar | ~$1,300 at contracted PPO rates | from ~$1,900 without insurance |
Nothing is billed that you have not approved in advance. Get your personalized estimate →
We routinely verify plans from Edmonds, Lynnwood, and waterfront-district employers. Confirm your coverage with us before your visit and your out-of-pocket figure will be settled in advance.
Getting Here
From the waterfront or the Bowl, head east on 196th Street SW to I-405 south, then take I-90 east to exit 17 — apart from the 196th stretch, it is freeway the whole way. From Woodway or Esperance the route is the same. You will find us at 600 NW Gilman Blvd Suite A, with free parking right at the building and no downtown garage between you and the chair.
Get Directions via 196th & I-405 SEvergreen 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
From the ferry dock to Esperance, Woodway to Mountlake Terrace, this corner of the county is one freeway ride from specialist care. Your neighborhood is likely listed below.
Root canal care in neighboring cities
Questions
Answers for the waterfront side of the county.
No — Edmonds has charming waterfront dentists but no endodontic specialty office in town. When a tooth needs a root canal specialist, Edmonds patients travel to Dr. Nima Dejbod at Evergreen Endodontics in Issaquah, about 35–40 minutes and nearly all of it freeway.
Head east on 196th Street SW to I-405 south, then follow I-90 east to exit 17 in Issaquah. Apart from the 196th stretch, the entire trip is freeway. From Woodway or Esperance, the same route applies. Free parking is waiting at our building.
Yes. Same-day we reserve same-day openings each business day for severe pain, swelling, and cracked teeth. Call as early as possible — Edmonds patients who phone in the morning are typically numb and comfortable before the afternoon ferry lines form.
Yes. We are in-network with the major PPO plans carried by Edmonds, Lynnwood, and waterfront-district employers — Delta Dental, Premera, Regence, Cigna, Aetna, and others — and we verify your specific benefits before treatment begins.
For a typical Edmonds patient on a PPO plan, the contracted fee is about $800 for an anterior tooth, $1,000 for a bicuspid, and $1,300 for a molar. The portion most people actually pay is $160–$655 when benefits remain. Every number is reviewed and approved by you first.
Most patients can. With nitrous oxide you can drive yourself and resume normal plans; oral and IV sedation mean bringing a driver and taking the rest of the day easy. Either way, most patients feel well enough the next morning for a walk along the marina.
For Referring Dentists
Your Edmonds patients take the all-freeway route to same-day relief, and your office gets the detailed report that same afternoon.
Ready When You Are
Same-day emergency slots · sedation matched to you · fees approved by you first.
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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