Convenient Access from Shorewood
From Shorewood Park in north Burien, Seahurst Smiles of Burien is about a 9-minute drive south, at our office at 1800 SW 152nd St #202 in Burien. Parents searching for a dentist near Shorewood bring toddlers, teens and themselves to Dr. Vincent Lam for checkups, clear aligners and repairs. Weekday appointments run from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, so an early visit can come before the school day.
Leave the park on 28th Ave SW, turn east on SW 116th St past the elementary school, and head south on Ambaum Blvd SW. At SW 144th St, go west and follow SW 144th Pl and SW 146th St to 18th Ave SW, then continue south to SW 152nd St. Count on about 9 minutes for the 3.5-mile trip, with no highway needed. Ambaum Blvd SW is also the Metro RapidRide H Line corridor, which ends at Burien Transit Center about a mile east of our office.
The office appears on Google Maps at 1800 SW 152nd St #202, Burien, WA 98166. Families just north in White Center and Arbor Heights use many of the same roads to reach us.
A Family Dental Office for Shorewood
Shorewood sits on Puget Sound in north Burien, within King County, and neighborhood volunteers work with the Shorewood-on-the-Sound Community Club to look after Shorewood Park. The park's short trail and natural ravine areas form the southern edge of the neighborhood elementary school's grounds. Nearby, Salmon Creek Ravine protects a mile-long, year-round stream under fir and cedar, with a primitive trail system through the woods.
With an elementary school at its center, Shorewood has plenty of households working around school calendars. One office that treats every family member, from a toddler's first look to a parent's crown, saves a lot of coordination. Records for the whole household stay in one place, and the same small team sees each of you.
That team-wide familiarity helps kids most. A child who meets the same hygienist and assistant at every checkup learns what to expect, and those calm early visits often set the tone for how they feel about dental care as adults.
Parents get the same consideration. Comfort touches such as warm blankets, headrests and chair massages are available to anyone in the chair, and nitrous oxide or oral sedation is offered to patients of all ages who feel anxious. A parent who has avoided the dentist for years can come in alongside the kids and finally take care of that nagging tooth.
What Shorewood Families Should Know About Growing Smiles
Children's dental needs change fast. Toddlers need help avoiding early cavities, school-age kids lose baby teeth that were holding space for adult ones, and teens start noticing crowding as their permanent teeth settle in. Each stage calls for a slightly different kind of checkup.
A first visit is simple for any age. New patients are greeted and may be offered a beverage, digital x-rays come next, and then Dr. Lam completes the exam and talks you through the results in plain terms. Forms can be emailed or texted ahead of time, which keeps a family appointment moving even with several kids in tow.
For teens and adults who want straighter teeth, CandidPro clear aligners use digital scans and custom trays instead of wires and brackets. Our page on the benefits of digital impressions explains why a quick scan is more pleasant than biting into a tray of putty. Every set of trays is made from that scan.
Virtual check-ins let Dr. Lam track aligner progress online without extra office visits, which helps busy families cut down on trips. Because aligners come out to eat, brush and floss, there's no list of foods to give up. Wearing them as directed is what moves the teeth, so the habit matters more than the hardware.
How a Dentist Near Shorewood Cares for Every Age
CandidProยฎ Clear Aligners
Removable, nearly invisible aligners straighten teeth gradually, with progress tracked through virtual check-ins. Teens can take them out for lunch, sports practice and photos.
Pediatric Dentistry
Infants, kids and teens all get gentle care centered on prevention and education. Early visits help spot cavities, bite issues and gum concerns before they become bigger problems.
Restorative Dentistry
Fillings, crowns and bridges repair cavities and cracks before they spread. Parents can catch up on their own care at the same office their kids use.
Emergency Dentistry
Knocked-out teeth, cracked teeth and severe toothaches need a call right away. Our team will walk you through first steps, like gentle pressure with clean gauze, while you arrange to come in.
Preventative Dentistry
Cleanings and exams for the whole family can be grouped into the same morning. Digital x-rays and CariVu keep each checkup quick and low in radiation.
Meet Your Dentist
Dr. Vincent Lam works alongside a small, steady group of people you'll come to know. Tina has handled administration at the practice for 21 years, hygienist Karla holds dental laser certification and sedation dentistry training, and assistant Laura has spent nearly her whole career at the practice. You can meet our team before your first visit.
Insurance & Financing
Households without dental insurance can join the Wellness Plan for $549 a year per adult or $349 per child under 12, covering cleanings, an exam, x-rays and fluoride, with 10% off needed treatment. For larger care, CareCredit offers low or no-interest payment plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Seahurst Smiles of Burien from Shorewood, and how do I get there?
Our office is about 3.5 miles from Shorewood Park, a drive of roughly 9 minutes. The route runs east on SW 116th St, south on Ambaum Blvd SW, then west on SW 144th St and down 18th Ave SW. Parents weighing a dentist near Shorewood will find no highway between home and our chair.
Can I take the bus to my dental appointment from Shorewood?
Yes, King County Metro's RapidRide H Line runs along Ambaum Blvd SW to Burien Transit Center. From the transit center, our office is about a mile west on SW 152nd St, so plan for a short walk or a connection. Check the current Metro schedule before you go, because timetables are updated from time to time.
Can teens straighten their teeth with clear aligners instead of wires?
Yes, CandidPro clear aligners work for many teens as well as adults. Each set of custom trays is made from a digital scan, and virtual check-ins let Dr. Lam track progress without extra office visits. Aligners come out for meals and brushing, so a teen doesn't have to give up favorite foods during treatment.
Do you see toddlers as well as teenagers?
Yes, Dr. Lam treats children of all ages, from infants through the teen years. Early visits focus on prevention and education, and they help catch cavities, bite issues and gum concerns while those are easy to manage. Starting young also helps kids feel at home in the dental chair long before they need any real treatment.
What does the Wellness Plan discount leave out?
The 10% treatment discount excludes sedation fees, nitrous oxide, laser tips, cosmetic and specialty lab cases, whitening products, night guards, PerioProtect and clear aligners. Plans are paid in full at enrollment, last 365 days and are non-refundable. The plan also can't be combined with insurance or with other promotions, so it suits families who don't have coverage.
Schedule Your Visit from Shorewood
To set up care with a dentist near Shorewood, call (206) 222-4109 or request an appointment online and we'll find a time that fits your family. Our areas we serve page shows the other neighborhoods we welcome, and the Dentist Burien, WA homepage tells you more about the practice.