Convenient Access from Three Tree Point
Seahurst Smiles of Burien is about 5 minutes up Maplewild Ave SW from the point, at our office at 1800 SW 152nd St #202 in Burien. Residents looking for a dentist near Three Tree Point see Dr. Vincent Lam for crowns, implants, dentures and the routine care that keeps bigger repairs at bay. Dr. Lam sees patients on weekdays, with the first appointments at 8:00 AM and the last ending by 4:30 PM.
Begin at the south end of the Indian Trail near SW 171st St, then take SW 171st St and 35th Ave SW over to Maplewild Ave SW. Follow Maplewild northeast, with a short jog on SW 156th St, until it reaches SW 152nd St, and go east from there to 18th Ave SW. The 1.8-mile drive takes about 5 minutes on local roads, and no state route is needed. Ed Munro Seahurst Park lies north of the point along the same shoreline, and Lake Burien sits just east of our office.
Pull up our Google Maps page for the exact spot, 1800 SW 152nd St #202, Burien, WA 98166. We also care for families in Gregory Heights, which shares Maplewild Ave SW with the point, and in the neighboring city of Normandy Park to the southeast.
Care That Fits Life on Three Tree Point
Three Tree Point is a low, gravelly spit on the east side of Puget Sound and a waterfront neighborhood of the City of Burien in King County. The City notes its special significance to Duwamish history, and the Indian Trail, a pathway protected by City code, follows a route Native peoples used for centuries. In the early 1900s, visitors from Seattle arrived on Mosquito Fleet boats to sunbathe and swim.
Long-term dental plans often involve several appointments over a few months: an exam and scan, a treatment visit, then a check on how everything has settled. A 5-minute trip makes each of those easy to keep, even when a step is short. It also means a crown that feels a little high can be adjusted without turning the fix into an outing.
Many people on Three Tree Point have lived with the same dental work for a long time, and that history is worth reviewing as a whole rather than one tooth at a time. At a first visit, Dr. Lam looks at every filling, crown and bridge, then sorts them into what needs attention now and what can simply be watched. Three Tree Point patients leave with a written order of priorities instead of a list of surprises.
Our office is small, with one dentist and a long-serving team. That continuity matters in restorative care, because the people who saw your mouth before a crown are the same ones checking it afterward.
What Three Tree Point Adults Should Weigh Before Restorative Work
Older fillings and crowns don't last forever. When one cracks or leaks, the choice is usually between a new crown, a bridge, an implant or a removable option such as dentures and partials. The right answer depends on the health of the nearby teeth, the bone underneath and how you want the result to feel at the dinner table.
Planning comes first. 3D cone beam imaging gives Dr. Lam a 360-degree view of the jaw for implant and complex cases, and digital impressions replace the old trays of impression material. Each option is laid out side by side, with the trade-offs in time and cost, before you commit to anything.
For a single damaged tooth, CEREC technology can design, mill and place a crown in one appointment. Our guide on how CEREC same-day crowns work walks through each step, from the digital scan to the final fit. Fewer visits suit anyone on Three Tree Point who would rather spend the afternoon on the water than in a dental chair.
Restorative Options from a Dentist Near Three Tree Point
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A crown designed, milled and placed in a single appointment means no temporary crown and no second drive up Maplewild. The digital scan also skips the goopy impression material many patients remember.
Dental Implants
An implant replaces the root as well as the visible tooth, so it stays put while you eat and speak. Each case starts with a 3D scan and a clear talk about timeline and cost.
Restorative Dentistry
Fillings, crowns, bridges and dentures restore teeth worn by years of use. Three Tree Point patients get a plan that tackles the most urgent tooth first and paces the rest.
TMD Treatment
Jaw soreness, clicking or morning headaches can come from clenching or from a bite that has shifted as teeth were lost or replaced. Treatment looks at the joint, the muscles and the bite together.
Sedation Dentistry
Longer restorative visits are easier with nitrous oxide or oral sedation. Oral sedation is a prescription pill taken before the visit, so you arrive calm and stay deeply relaxed, while nitrous oxide wears off within minutes.
Meet Your Dentist
Dr. Vincent Lam has pursued continuing education in CEREC same-day crowns, dental implant placement and comprehensive treatment planning, the three skills most restorative cases draw on. He earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine in 2014 and lays out every option in plain terms, so you choose with the full picture in front of you.
Insurance & Financing
Restorative care is often the largest dental expense a household faces, so we offer two ways to manage it. CareCredit provides low or no-interest payment plans, and our team helps you use your PPO benefits even though Dr. Lam is an out-of-network dentist. Most PPO plans are accepted, and we submit the claims on your behalf.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Seahurst Smiles of Burien from Three Tree Point, and how do I get there?
Seahurst Smiles of Burien is about 1.8 miles from the Indian Trail at the point, roughly a 5-minute drive. The route follows SW 171st St, 35th Ave SW and Maplewild Ave SW up to SW 152nd St. With a dentist near Three Tree Point this close, each step of a crown or implant plan is a short trip.
Which tooth replacement choices do you offer for more than one missing tooth?
You have several, including dental implants, the implant-supported full-arch option called Fixed New Teeth, a bridge, or dentures and partials. Dr. Lam compares them based on your bone, your gum health and the teeth that remain. Implant-based options feel the most like natural teeth, while a partial can be a simpler first step.
Why would Dr. Lam take a 3D scan before placing an implant?
A 3D cone beam scan shows the jaw in 360 degrees, including bone height and width and the position of nearby nerves and sinuses. That detail lets Dr. Lam plan the implant's size and angle before treatment begins. The result is a carefully planned procedure rather than one adjusted on the fly.
My old bridge is failing. Could implants take its place?
Yes, in many cases. When a bridge fails, Dr. Lam first checks the teeth that held it, then looks at whether the gap has enough healthy bone for implants that stand on their own. A 3D cone beam scan answers that question, and if implants aren't a fit, a new bridge or a partial is still on the table.
Can a cracked tooth wait until my next checkup?
No, a cracked tooth should be looked at promptly, even if it only hurts now and then. Cracks tend to spread, and a tooth caught early can often be saved with a crown rather than removed. Call our office right away and avoid chewing on that side until Dr. Lam has examined it.
Schedule Your Visit from Three Tree Point
Neighbors who want a dentist near Three Tree Point can reach our front desk at (206) 222-4109. Rather book on your own time? You can request an appointment online instead. Explore the rest of the communities on our areas we serve page, or start at our Dentist Burien, WA homepage for a full tour of the practice.