Root Canal Specialists · Maple Valley, WA
Maple Valley to our door is one two-lane road — Issaquah-Hobart Road, straight north through the foothills, without a freeway ramp anywhere. Twenty-five minutes gets you Dr. Nima Dejbod, a surgical microscope, and the reason local dentists send their molars and retreatments here.
Dr. Dejbod · 25 minutes north of Maple Valley, no freeways
Same-day we keep same-day openings every weekday for severe pain, swelling, and cracked teeth. From Four Corners or Lake Wilderness you're 25 minutes away — call first thing, and the drive home will be the pain-free one.
The Basics
Inside each root runs a narrow canal holding living pulp. When bacteria invade it through decay or a crack, infection builds pressure against bone — that deep, throbbing ache you can't ignore.
With the surgical microscope guiding him, Dr. Dejbod clears the infected tissue, disinfects the canal system end to end, and seals it shut.
The tooth stays, the pain goes, and your Maple Valley dentist protects it with a crown. Most patients chew normally within days.
Specialist vs. Generalist
Maple Valley and Tahoma-area dentists do excellent general work — and they send the endodontic tough cases north on Issaquah-Hobart Road. The differences:
| Evergreen Endodontics | Typical General Office | |
|---|---|---|
| Training | A dedicated two-to-three-year endodontic residency after dental school | A general dentistry degree covering the full breadth of care |
| Volume | 10,000+ root canals and counting — molars and retreatments are the daily norm | A few root canals a month, mixed into everything else |
| Magnification | Every case under a surgical microscope at up to 14x — how hidden canals get found | Usually loupes; microscopic anatomy stays microscopic |
| Sedation | Nitrous, oral, and IV sedation, all in-house, matched to you | Commonly nitrous or nothing; IV is a rarity |
Your Visit
Twenty-five minutes up a two-lane road, about an hour in the chair.
Digital X-rays and a focused exam, with a 3D CBCT scan for curved or previously treated roots. You see what we see.
Diagnosis, choices, and full cost explained in everyday language. Nothing happens until you say so.
Thorough, patient numbing; microscope-guided cleaning; sedation if you want it. Roughly 60 to 90 minutes.
Comfort Menu
If dental fear has kept you from fixing this tooth, you're exactly who this menu exists for:
| Option | How It Feels | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrous Oxide | An easy, airy calm — awake the whole time, clear-headed by the parking lot | Mild jitters, straightforward visits |
| Oral Sedation | A tablet before your appointment turns the experience into a drowsy, forgettable hour | Moderate anxiety, longer appointments |
| IV Sedation | The deepest conscious sedation, monitored and adjusted by Dr. Dejbod start to finish | High fear, complex or surgical work |
The Instrument Room
Outcomes in endodontics track closely with equipment. Ours is the specialist standard:
Up to 14x magnification — extra canals and hairline fractures have nowhere to hide.
Maps root anatomy in three dimensions before treatment begins.
Fast, low-radiation images reviewed together on screen.
Electronic root-tip measurement for complete, not approximate, cleaning.
Patient Voices
From 400+ five-star reviews across south King County and beyond.
My dentist thought the tooth might not be savable. Dr. Dejbod found the hidden canal under the microscope and saved it.
— Priya K., KirklandHe explained the procedure, what to expect, and how to care for it afterward. Nothing felt rushed.
— Michael R., BellevueSeen 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 referral destination for Maple Valley's toughest teeth
“A Maple Valley dentist once sent me a molar everyone agreed was borderline. Under the microscope it had a fourth canal hiding under calcification — and that tooth is still in service today. That's why I do this work: the saveable ones should be saved.”
Dr. Nima Dejbod, DMD · Washington State native · UW graduate · Seattle Met Top Dentist 2026 · Vice President, WA State Association of Endodontists
Cost & Insurance
In-network PPO rates are set by the insurance contract, identical across in-network offices. Maple Valley 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 |
The written estimate comes before the treatment — always. Get a personalized estimate →
Families from Maple Valley, Black Diamond, and the Tahoma area carry the major PPO plans we verify every day — yours gets confirmed before you're scheduled.
Getting Here
This might be the prettiest commute to a dental appointment in King County: Issaquah-Hobart Road runs straight north from Maple Valley through the foothills, two lanes the whole way, no freeway ramps, no tolls. From Four Corners, Lake Wilderness, or the Tahoma area, you're at 600 NW Gilman Blvd Suite A in about 25 minutes — and free parking sits at the building.
Get Directions via Issaquah-Hobart RdEvergreen 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 Lake Wilderness to Ravensdale, foothills patients reach us by one scenic two-lane road. If your community is below, we wrote this page for you.
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Questions
What our Maple Valley patients ask, answered honestly.
Take Issaquah-Hobart Road straight north — two lanes, no freeways, about 25 minutes from Four Corners or Lake Wilderness. Our office is at 600 NW Gilman Blvd Suite A in Issaquah with free parking at the door.
Yes, every week. The Tahoma-area neighborhoods all funnel onto Issaquah-Hobart Road, so the trip is the same easy 25 minutes whether you're near the lake or up on the ridge.
Molars hide extra canals and retreatments hide old mistakes — both need 14x magnification and 3D imaging to solve reliably. That's the equipment and daily case volume a general office can't match, and we're the closest specialist to Maple Valley.
In-network 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 plan and quote the exact figure before treatment.
Sometimes, yes — the microscope regularly reveals treatable anatomy that loupes miss. We'll show you the images, give you an honest prognosis, and only proceed if the tooth genuinely has a good chance.
No — most root canals finish in one 60-to-90-minute appointment. Complex retreatments occasionally need two, and we flag that possibility before you commit to anything.
For Referring Dentists
Your Maple Valley molars and retreatments get 14x magnification; your office gets imaging and a detailed report the same day.
Ready When You Are
Same-day emergency slots · sedation that fits you · costs approved before we start.
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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