Root Canal Specialists · Kirkland, WA
A Root Canal Done Right Is Worth 20 Minutes, Kirkland
There's no endodontist on the Kirkland waterfront — but there's one of the state's best-reviewed ones 20–25 minutes down I-405. Dr. Nima Dejbod saves teeth other offices would extract, with a surgical microscope on every case and sedation for anyone who's nervous.
Dr. Dejbod · 20 minutes from the Kirkland waterfront
In pain right now?
Tooth pain that derails a waterfront weekend deserves same-day attention. Emergency slots are reserved every business day — Totem Lake, Juanita, and Houghton patients can typically be in our chair the same afternoon they call.
The Basics
Understanding What a Root Canal Really Does
The problem
Inside every tooth is a small chamber of living tissue. When decay, a fracture, or trauma infects it, that tissue dies under pressure — producing pain that painkillers can't touch.
The treatment
Using a surgical microscope, Dr. Dejbod removes the damaged tissue, sterilizes the full length of each canal, and seals the tooth so the infection can't recur.
The outcome
The natural tooth stays put — keeping your bite, your bone, and your smile intact. Your Kirkland dentist adds a crown afterward, and life moves on.
Specialist vs. Generalist
Specialist or Generalist? An Honest Comparison
Kirkland has plenty of capable general dentists. Here's what changes when your case lands in a practice that does root canals all day, every day:
| Evergreen Endodontics | Typical General Office | |
|---|---|---|
| Training | A dedicated two-to-three-year endodontic residency after dental school — nothing but saving teeth, every day | Broad general training, with root canals as one of many procedures in the mix |
| Volume | Over 10,000 root canals performed — repetition that builds judgment no textbook teaches | Perhaps a few per month between crowns, cleanings, and fillings |
| Magnification | A surgical microscope delivering up to 14x magnification on every single case | Usually loupes; the finest canals and cracks can go unseen |
| Sedation | Nitrous, oral, and IV options, so care is accessible even for the genuinely fearful | Often limited to local anesthetic and, at best, nitrous |
Your Visit
How Your Appointment Unfolds
Three steps, about an hour — and the walk back to your car is a lot more comfortable than the walk in.
Examine & Image
We image first — digital X-rays and, for complex anatomy, a 3D CBCT scan — then look at everything together on screen.
Explain & Approve
Dr. Dejbod explains what's happening in your tooth, what your options are, and what each one costs. You decide; we proceed.
Relieve & Restore
Complete numbing, microscope-guided treatment, sedation if you chose it. Kirkland patients are usually back on I-405 within the hour.
Comfort Menu
Comfort Options for Anxious Patients
If fear has kept you out of a dental chair for years, you're in good company — a large share of our Kirkland patients arrive anxious. Here's how we fix that:
| Option | How It Feels | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrous Oxide | A warm, floaty calm through a small nose mask — gone minutes after we stop it | First-timers and mild anxiety |
| Oral Sedation | A pill you take before arriving; deeply relaxed, with little memory of the visit | Moderate anxiety, longer appointments |
| IV Sedation | Medication delivered and adjusted continuously — the closest thing to sleeping through it | Severe anxiety, surgical procedures, bad gag reflexes |
The Instrument Room
Equipment That Finds What Others Miss
The most common reason a root canal fails is a canal that was never found. This office is equipped so that doesn't happen to you:
Surgical Microscope
Fourteen-power magnification reveals extra canals, fractures, and anatomy invisible to the naked eye.
3D CBCT Imaging
Three-dimensional views show exactly what we're treating before we treat it.
Digital X-Rays
Immediate, low-radiation images we review with you — no darkroom, no delay.
Apex Locator
Measures root length electronically so every canal is cleaned completely, top to bottom.
Watch
Take a Look Inside Before You Come In
A short video introduction to the practice for first-time Kirkland patients.
Patient Voices
In Patients' Own Words
From a wall of 400+ five-star reviews.
My dentist thought the tooth might not be savable. Dr. Dejbod found the hidden canal under the microscope and saved it.
— Priya K., KirklandThe cost was exactly what they quoted before starting. No surprises, no pressure — just relief.
— Tom H., IssaquahHe explained the procedure, what to expect, and how to care for it afterward. Nothing felt rushed.
— Michael R., BellevueA reputation built tooth by tooth
Your Endodontist, Dr. Nima Dejbod
“Kirkland patients tend to be decisive — they've researched, they've read the reviews, and they want the tooth fixed right the first time. That's exactly how I like to practice: careful, unhurried, and honest about what a tooth needs.”
Dr. Nima Dejbod, DMD · Washington State native · UW graduate · Seattle Met Top Dentist 2026 · Vice President, WA State Association of Endodontists
Cost & Insurance
What a Root Canal Costs Here
Something most patients don't know: in-network rates are dictated by your insurance plan, so every in-network office charges the same. The difference is what you get for it. For insured patients with benefits left, the out-of-pocket figure usually lands at $160–$655.
| 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 |
Costs are presented and approved before treatment — no mid-procedure surprises. Get a personalized estimate →
Plans we verify daily for Kirkland patients
- Delta Dental
- Regence Blue Shield
- Premera Blue Cross
- Cigna
- Aetna
- Guardian
- MetLife
- United Healthcare
- Principal
- Ameritas
- +11 more plans
Google, Tableau, and Kirkland's healthcare and biotech employers typically carry PPO plans we're in-network with. We verify benefits before your visit, so you arrive already knowing your out-of-pocket number.
Getting Here
The 20–25 Minute Drive From Kirkland
I-405 south to I-90 east, exit 17, and you're parked — free — at 600 NW Gilman Blvd. From Totem Lake or Finn Hill it's the same straight shot down the corridor; from Juanita or Houghton, even easier. Consider the trade: twenty minutes of drive time for a tooth that could serve you another fifty years, treated by someone who has completed more than ten thousand of them.
Get Directions via I-405 S 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 Kirkland & the North End
From the Totem Lake corridor to the waterfront, Finn Hill to Bridle Trails, Kirkland is one straight shot down I-405 from our door. Spot your neighborhood below — this page exists for you.
- Kirkland
- Totem Lake
- Juanita
- Downtown Kirkland
- Houghton
- Bridle Trails
- Finn Hill
- Redmond
- Bellevue
- Issaquah
Root canal care near Kirkland
Questions
Kirkland Root Canal FAQs
Clear answers before you ever sit in the chair.
Is there an endodontist in Kirkland?
Kirkland has strong general dentists, but no dedicated endodontic practice — which is why many Totem Lake, Juanita, and downtown Kirkland dentists refer root canals to Dr. Dejbod, about 20 to 25 minutes south in Issaquah.
What's the fastest way to your office from Totem Lake or Juanita?
I-405 south to I-90 east, then exit 17 — usually 20 to 25 minutes from Totem Lake, a few minutes less from Juanita and Houghton. Free parking is right at the building, no garage hunting.
Do you accept Google or Tableau dental plans?
Yes — we are in-network with the major PPO plans carried by Kirkland's tech, healthcare, and biotech employers, and we verify your exact benefits before treatment so there are no billing surprises.
My dentist says I need a root canal. Should I get a second opinion?
You are always welcome to — but a referral to an endodontist is usually your dentist recognizing that the case deserves specialist tools. If you want confirmation first, we can image the tooth and give you a definitive read in one short visit.
How much will I pay out of pocket?
Plan on about $800 for a front tooth, $1,000 for a premolar, and $1,300 for a molar at in-network contracted rates; with benefits remaining, most insured patients pay $160–$655. We verify your plan and give you the exact figure before anything starts.
I'm genuinely terrified of the dentist. What can you do?
You would be surprised how many Kirkland patients say exactly that on the first call. Between nitrous, oral sedation, and IV sedation, we match the comfort level to your anxiety — and Dr. Dejbod's pace is deliberately unhurried.
For Referring Dentists
Refer Your Patient to Dr. Dejbod
Your Kirkland patients get microscope-level precision; you get a same-day report with post-op imaging and our findings, every time.
Ready When You Are
Twenty minutes. One visit. Your tooth, saved.
Same-day emergency slots · sedation matched to you · pricing approved before we begin.