Root Canal Specialists · Kent, WA
Kent Has Everything but a Root Canal Specialist
The valley floor has distribution hubs, manufacturers, and every big-box store imaginable — but no endodontist. Dr. Nima Dejbod's Issaquah office is 25–30 minutes away, and our 7:30 AM appointments let you beat the Kent commute entirely.
Dr. Dejbod · 25–30 minutes from Kent, two route options
Pain that can't wait out the week?
Same-day emergency slots are reserved every business day for severe pain, swelling, and broken teeth. Kent patients who book our 7:30 AM openings skip the SR-167 and I-405 traffic entirely — numb before the backup even forms.
The Basics
The Root Canal, Without the Mystery
The problem
Bacteria reach the tooth's nerve center through deep decay, a crack, or an aging filling. Infected tissue swells inside rigid walls, and that trapped pressure is the pain radiating up your jaw.
The treatment
Working through the microscope, Dr. Dejbod removes the infection, disinfects each canal completely, and seals the system so bacteria stay out.
The outcome
Pain ends, the tooth stays yours, and your Kent dentist finishes with a crown. Done in about an hour, in most cases.
Specialist vs. Generalist
Why Kent Dentists Refer to Evergreen Endodontics
Kent's general dentists handle the full range of family dentistry — and they send the complex root canals our way. The concrete differences:
| Evergreen Endodontics | Typical General Office | |
|---|---|---|
| Training | Two to three years of residency beyond dental school, all endodontics | A general degree; endodontics is one competency among dozens |
| Volume | 10,000+ root canals completed — it's the only procedure we perform | A few per month in between other treatments |
| Magnification | Surgical microscopy at up to 14x on every case, every time | Loupes at most; tiny canal anatomy can go undetected |
| Sedation | Three in-house levels: nitrous, oral, and IV | Usually limited to nitrous, sometimes none |
Your Visit
Your Kent Appointment in Three Steps
An hour in the chair, and the drive home is the comfortable one.
Examine First
Focused exam and digital X-rays, plus a 3D CBCT scan for complicated roots — all shared with you on the monitor.
Approve the Plan
Diagnosis, options, and the complete price in plain language. Your approval is the starting gun.
Relieve the Pain
Profound numbing, microscope precision, sedation if you want it. Most visits run 60 to 90 minutes.
Comfort Menu
Nervous? We Planned for That
Dental anxiety thrives on the unknown. Three sedation levels give Kent patients full control over the experience:
| Option | How It Feels | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrous Oxide | A light, giggly relaxation that starts fast and clears before you drive home | A little nervous, routine care |
| Oral Sedation | One prescription pill and the appointment passes in calm, foggy comfort | Moderate anxiety, lengthier cases |
| IV Sedation | The deepest conscious sedation, adjusted continuously throughout your visit | Severe fear, surgical needs |
The Instrument Room
Equipment That Changes Outcomes
A root canal succeeds or fails on details measured in millimeters. Here's how we see them:
Surgical Microscope
Up to 14x magnification reveals canals and cracks invisible to the naked eye.
3D CBCT Imaging
Three-dimensional imaging shows exactly what we're working with before we start.
Digital X-Rays
Instant, low-dose images explained chairside.
Apex Locator
Electronic length control so no canal gets under-cleaned.
Patient Voices
Reviews From People Who Dreaded This Too
Three of 400+ five-star reviews, verbatim.
He explained the procedure, what to expect, and how to care for it afterward. Nothing felt rushed.
— Michael R., BellevueIV sedation made the whole thing feel like a ten-minute nap. I was back at work the next morning.
— Elena S., SeattleThey followed up with calls to make sure everything was going well. That kind of attention is rare.
— Sarah T., RedmondBuilt for people who work for a living
Meet Dr. Nima Dejbod
“Kent runs on early shifts and long days, so we open at 7:30 and we don't waste your time. You'll know your diagnosis, your cost, and your timeline before I pick up an instrument — then I fix the tooth and get you back to your life.”
Dr. Nima Dejbod, DMD · Washington State native · UW graduate · Seattle Met Top Dentist 2026 · Vice President, WA State Association of Endodontists
Cost & Insurance
Clear Pricing for Kent Families
Insurers set identical in-network rates across offices — the real variable is who performs the work. Kent patients with benefits remaining typically 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 |
Your share is quoted and approved before treatment, in writing. Get a personalized estimate →
Plans we verify daily for Kent patients
- Delta Dental
- Regence Blue Shield
- Premera Blue Cross
- Cigna
- Aetna
- Guardian
- MetLife
- United Healthcare
- Principal
- Ameritas
- +11 more plans
Kent's distribution centers, manufacturers, and REI-area employers offer PPO plans we verify daily — benefits confirmed before you ever sit in the chair.
Getting Here
Kent to Our Office: 25–30 Minutes
From the valley floor, take SR-167 north to I-405 north to I-90 east. From East Hill, skip the valley entirely — SR-18 east to Issaquah-Hobart Road north is often faster. Either way you're 25–30 minutes out, and our 7:30 AM appointments let you complete the whole trip before the SR-167 commute even peaks. Free parking is right at the building.
Get Directions via SR-167 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 Kent, East Hill & the Valley
From the East Hill neighborhoods down to the valley floor, Kent patients reach us in under half an hour. Communities we serve regularly:
- Kent
- East Hill
- Kent Valley
- Covington
- Tukwila
- Renton
- Auburn
- SeaTac
- Issaquah
- Maple Valley
Root canal care in neighboring cities
Questions
Kent Root Canal FAQs
The questions Kent patients actually ask us.
What's the best route from Kent — SR-167 or SR-18?
Depends where you start. From the valley floor, SR-167 north to I-405 north to I-90 east runs 25–30 minutes. From East Hill, SR-18 east to Issaquah-Hobart Road north often beats it. Either way, parking is free at our door.
Does Kent have its own endodontist?
The valley floor has just about everything else — distribution hubs, retailers, manufacturers — but no dedicated endodontic specialty office. That's why Kent dentists refer complex cases to us in Issaquah.
Can I get an appointment before my shift?
We open at 7:30 AM Monday through Friday, and those early slots exist exactly for Kent's early-shift workforce. Book the first appointment of the day and you miss the SR-167 commute in both directions.
Are you in-network with my Kent employer's dental plan?
Very likely. We verify the major PPO plans carried by Kent's distribution, manufacturing, and retail employers daily — Delta Dental, Premera, Regence, and others — and confirm your benefits before treatment.
How much does a root canal cost with my plan?
Kent patients on PPO plans see insurer-contracted fees near $800 for a front tooth, $1,000 for a premolar, and $1,300 for a molar. With benefits remaining, most insured Kent patients pay $160–$655 out of pocket, confirmed in writing first.
Will the procedure hurt?
The infection is what hurts; the treatment is how it stops. With modern numbing, most patients feel nothing during the procedure — and nitrous, oral, or IV sedation is available if anxiety is the issue.
For Referring Dentists
Refer Your Patient to Dr. Dejbod
Kent referrals beat the commute with our 7:30 AM slots, and your office receives a complete same-day report with imaging.
Ready When You Are
Twenty-five minutes from Kent to fixed.
Same-day emergency slots · 7:30 AM openings · costs approved before we start.