Convenient Access from Skyway
Most drives from the West Hill to Seahurst Smiles of Burien take about 17 minutes, down the hill to I-405 and across on SR 518. For households that want a dentist near Skyway who sees parents and kids under one roof, Dr. Vincent Lam practices at our office in Burien. Weekday visits start at 8:00 AM and run until 4:30 PM, and new patients without insurance can begin with an affordable exam.
Begin at the Skyway Library at 12601 76th Ave S and head down Renton Ave S, past the "Welcome to Skyway" sign at 76th Ave S, to SW Victoria St and Rainier Ave S. Follow Rainier Ave S south to the SR 167 ramp, merge west on I-405, and stay on as it turns into SR 518 toward Burien. Exit for SW 148th St, take 12th Ave SW to SW 152nd St, and you arrive at 1800 SW 152nd St #202 after roughly 9.4 miles with no tolls. Check the drive in Google Maps, and compare our Renton and Tukwila pages if you often start from the valley instead.
A Neighborhood Dental Office for Skyway Households
Skyway is part of Skyway-West Hill, an urban community in unincorporated King County that takes in neighborhoods such as Bryn Mawr, Campbell Hill, Earlington, Lakeridge and Skycrest. It sits above Lake Washington with Seattle to the north, Tukwila to the west and south, and Renton to the east. The county's own planning vision speaks of neighborhoods where people from diverse backgrounds can live, work, play and thrive.
Daily life centers on Renton Ave S, where the county added sidewalks and bike lanes through the business district. Skyway Park is a gathering spot with ballfields, courts, a new playground and a mini turf soccer arena, and a community center is planned there. The Skyway Library offers world-language materials and a meeting room, along with its own parking lot.
Families like these need a dental office that is straightforward about cost and patient with kids. Our practice stays small on purpose, so you and your children see the same faces at every visit and get one-on-one attention without a long wait.
Keeping Skyway Kids and Parents on Track
Busy parents often put their own care last, and an uninsured household may skip checkups altogether. That is understandable, but small problems are far cheaper to fix when they are found early. A single exam with x-rays can show whether a family member needs a simple filling now or nothing at all for months.
For children, we focus on prevention and on teaching habits that last. Baby teeth matter more than many parents expect, since they hold space for the adult teeth underneath. A child who chips a front tooth on the playground at Skyway Park may need nothing more than dental bonding, a tooth-colored repair that blends in.
Uninsured families also have a predictable option. The in-house Wellness Plan costs $349 a year for children under 12 and $549 for adults, covering two cleanings, the x-rays needed for diagnosis, a comprehensive exam, two fluoride applications and limited or emergency visits. Members also get 10% off dentally necessary treatment for 365 days, though plan discounts cannot be combined with insurance or other promotions.
New-patient forms can be emailed or texted to you before the first appointment, so arrival is quick. After an offered beverage and digital x-rays, Dr. Lam completes the exam and explains the results in plain terms, then outlines what to handle first.
Comfort extras come standard rather than as an upgrade. Patients can ask for a warm blanket, a headrest or a chair massage, and lip ointment helps during longer appointments. Those details matter to the adult who has avoided the dentist for years as much as to a nervous seven-year-old.
Treatment Close to Home for Anyone Seeking a Dentist Near Skyway
Preventative Dentistry
Cleanings, exams and digital x-rays catch problems before they grow. Regular preventive visits are the most affordable care a Skyway family can get.
Pediatric Dentistry
Gentle visits for infants, kids and teens build comfort with the dentist early. We look for cavities, bite issues and gum concerns while they are still easy to treat.
Restorative Dentistry
Fillings, crowns and bridges bring damaged teeth back to full use. CEREC crowns can be finished in a single appointment, which saves another drive down Rainier Ave S.
Emergency Dentistry
Severe toothaches, broken teeth and infections with swelling should not wait. Call right away, and the team will explain the next steps.
Sedation Dentistry
Nitrous oxide and oral conscious sedation are both available to patients of all ages. Either one can make a long-delayed visit far easier to face.
Meet Your Dentist
Dr. Vincent Lam studied at UC San Diego, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in biochemistry and a Master of Science in biology. His team is small and long-tenured: Tina has run the front desk at the practice for 21 years, so returning families are greeted by name.
Insurance & Financing
The $99 Exam & X-Ray is for new patients without insurance and in the absence of periodontal disease, and it includes an oral health exam and all standard x-rays. Households with coverage can still use their benefits, since the office accepts most PPO plans and files the claims even though Dr. Lam is out of network.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Seahurst Smiles of Burien from Skyway, and how do I get there?
Our office is roughly 9.4 miles from the Skyway Library, a drive of about 17 minutes. Go down Renton Ave S and Rainier Ave S to I-405, then follow SR 518 west and exit for SW 148th St. Anyone choosing a dentist near Skyway can make the trip without paying a toll, though rush hour slows the freeway stretch.
Should a cavity in my child's baby tooth be filled if it will fall out anyway?
Usually it does, because baby teeth hold space for the adult teeth growing underneath. Losing one too early to decay can crowd the permanent teeth that follow, and an untreated cavity can hurt and spread. Dr. Lam checks how close the tooth is to falling out naturally and explains whether treating it now makes sense.
What should I expect when I come in for the first time?
Your first visit includes digital x-rays, a complete exam with Dr. Lam and a clear explanation of what he finds. You can receive the new-patient forms by email or text ahead of time and fill them out at home. When you arrive, the team greets you and may offer a beverage before getting started.
Can bonding repair a small chip on a front tooth?
Often, yes. Bonding uses tooth-colored material shaped directly on the tooth to rebuild a small chip, and it is one of the quicker cosmetic repairs we offer. A larger break may call for a crown instead, and CEREC lets Dr. Lam finish that crown in a single appointment. An exam shows which option fits.
Is oral sedation an option if dental visits make me very anxious?
Yes, oral conscious sedation is available. You take a prescription pill before the appointment, and it leaves you deeply relaxed while still conscious, and many patients remember little of the visit afterward. For milder nerves, nitrous oxide through a small nose mask is another choice, and it wears off within minutes.
Schedule Your Visit from Skyway
Call (206) 222-4109 to book an exam for yourself or your children, or request an appointment online. Seahurst Smiles of Burien is a dentist near Skyway with clear prices for uninsured families and a team that remembers you. Find every community we welcome on our areas we serve page, or head to the Dentist Burien, WA homepage.