Issaquah's Root Canal Specialist, Right on Gilman Boulevard
You don't need to cross the lake for specialist-level root canal care. Dr. Nima Dejbod's practice sits right here in Issaquah — microscope precision, three sedation options, and same-day emergency slots, minutes from anywhere in the city.
Seattle Met Top Dentist 2026VP, WA State Assoc. of EndodontistsAAE MemberNot Corporate-Owned
In pain right now?
We hold same-day emergency slots every business day for severe tooth pain, swelling, and dental trauma. Because we're in Issaquah, you can often go from phone call to numbing in under an hour.
Deep decay or a crack lets bacteria reach the living tissue inside your tooth. That tissue becomes inflamed or infected — and the pressure inside a space that can't expand is the pain you feel.
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The treatment
Working under a microscope, Dr. Dejbod removes the infected tissue, cleans and disinfects the inside of the root, and seals the space so bacteria can't return.
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The outcome
The infection is gone, the pain stops, and your natural tooth stays right where it belongs — ready for your general dentist to protect with a crown.
Specialist vs. Generalist
Why Issaquah Dentists Refer to an Endodontist
Your general dentist is excellent at fillings and crowns — and the best ones know when a tooth needs a specialist. The honest difference:
Evergreen Endodontics
Typical General Office
Training
2–3 years of specialty residency beyond dental school, focused solely on saving teeth
General dentistry degree; root canals are one of dozens of procedures
Volume
10,000+ root canals completed — several per day, every day
Typically a few root canals per month between other procedures
Magnification
Surgical microscope, up to 14x, on every case — finds calcified and hidden canals
Usually loupes or naked eye; fine canals can be missed
Sedation
Nitrous, oral, and IV sedation — three levels, matched to you
Varies widely; IV sedation is uncommon
Your Visit
What Happens at Your Issaquah Appointment
Three steps, roughly an hour in the chair, and the pain stops here.
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Examine & Image
A focused exam plus digital X-rays — and a 3D CBCT scan when the case calls for it. You see exactly what we see.
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Explain & Approve
Every option and every cost, in plain language, before anything happens. No treatment begins without your approval.
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Relieve & Restore
Profound numbing, microscope precision, sedation if you want it. Most patients leave in about an hour, pain-free.
Comfort Menu
Three Levels of Sedation
Dental anxiety is normal, and it should never stand between you and saving a tooth. Pick the comfort level that fits you:
Option
How It Feels
Best For
Nitrous Oxide
A light, floaty calm — you stay fully awake and can drive yourself home
Mild anxiety, first-time patients
Oral Sedation
A prescription pill before your visit; deeply relaxed, little memory of the procedure
Moderate anxiety, longer appointments
IV Sedation
The deepest conscious sedation, adjusted moment-to-moment by Dr. Dejbod
Severe anxiety, complex or surgical cases
The Instrument Room
Technology That Saves Teeth
Specialist outcomes come from specialist tools. This is what's in the room when your tooth is on the line:
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Surgical Microscope
Up to 14x magnification finds canals other offices miss.
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3D CBCT Imaging
Full three-dimensional view of roots, bone, and hidden fractures.
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Digital X-Rays
80–90% less radiation, instant results, reviewed together.
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Apex Locator
Electronic root-length measurement for complete cleaning.
Patient Voices
What Patients Say After the Numbing Wears Off
From a wall of 400+ five-star reviews.
★★★★★
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NO pain or discomfort during or after the procedure.
— David W., Issaquah
Pain-free experience
★★★★★
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They followed up with calls to make sure everything was going well. That kind of attention is rare.
— Sarah T., Redmond
Caring follow-up
★★★★★
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The cost was exactly what they quoted before starting. No surprises, no pressure — just relief.
— Tom H., Issaquah
Transparent pricing
A specialist who treats one patient at a time
Meet Dr. Nima Dejbod
“Nobody schedules a root canal for fun. My job is to make it the easiest hour of your week — profound numbing, a calm pace, and a tooth you get to keep.”
Dr. Nima Dejbod, DMD · Washington State native · UW graduate · Seattle Met Top Dentist 2026 · Vice President, WA State Association of Endodontists
Insurance companies set fixed in-network rates — identical across in-network offices. What you're choosing is who holds the microscope. 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
Every cost is reviewed and approved by you before treatment begins — no surprise billing. Get a personalized estimate →
Plans we verify daily for Issaquah patients
Delta Dental
Regence Blue Shield
Premera Blue Cross
Cigna
Aetna
Guardian
MetLife
United Healthcare
Principal
Ameritas
+11 more plans
We regularly work with dental plans from Costco's headquarters campus, Swedish Issaquah, and Issaquah School District employees — and verify your benefits before treatment so your out-of-pocket cost is known in advance.
Getting Here
Already in Issaquah? You're 5–10 Minutes Away
Our office is in the heart of Issaquah at 600 NW Gilman Blvd, Suite A — minutes from Gilman Village, the Highlands, and Cougar Mountain, with free parking at the door. From most Issaquah neighborhoods you can be in our chair within ten minutes of deciding to call.
From the Highlands to Mirrormont, patients across the Issaquah area reach our office in about 5–10 minutes via I-90, Exit 17. If your community is listed below, this page was written for you.
Yes — unlike most dental websites that target Issaquah searches, our office is physically here at 600 NW Gilman Blvd Suite A, near Gilman Village just off I-90 exit 17. You can often be seen the same day you call.
How fast can I get an emergency appointment in Issaquah?
Because we are right here in the city, Issaquah patients frequently go from phone call to numbing in under an hour. Emergency slots are reserved every business day — call as early as you can.
Do you treat patients from Issaquah Highlands and Talus?
Daily. The Highlands and Talus are ten minutes down Highlands Drive to our Gilman Boulevard office — close enough that many patients schedule treatment between school drop-off and their first meeting.
What does a root canal cost with insurance in Issaquah?
In-network contracted rates run 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 exact benefits before treatment and never bill anything you have not approved.
Do you work with Costco, Swedish, or Issaquah School District dental plans?
Yes — we are in-network with the major PPO plans carried by Costco headquarters, Swedish Issaquah, and school district employees, and we verify coverage before any work begins.
Will I need to come back for a second appointment?
Usually not. Most root canals are completed in a single 60-to-90-minute visit. Complex retreatments or heavily calcified canals occasionally need a second visit — and we tell you that before you commit.
For Referring Dentists
Refer Your Patient to Dr. Dejbod
Your Issaquah patients can be seen the same day at our Gilman Blvd office, with a full treatment report back to you before they are home.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Nima Dejbod, DMD, endodontist and Vice President of the Washington State Association of Endodontists. About Dr. Dejbod
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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.