Convenient Access from SeaTac
Most SeaTac drivers can reach Seahurst Smiles of Burien in about 13 minutes, swinging around the south end of the airport and up SR 509. For anyone weighing a dentist SeaTac, WA residents and airport workers can get to before a shift, our office at 1800 SW 152nd St #202 in Burien is a straightforward option. Dr. Vincent Lam welcomes adults, teens and children, and weekday appointments begin at 8:00 AM.
Leaving SeaTac City Hall on S 188th St, drive west past the southern edge of Sea-Tac Airport and follow Des Moines Memorial Dr S onto SR 509 north. Exit at the S 160th St roundabout, continue onto Ambaum Blvd SW with a brief stretch on SW 156th St, and then turn west on SW 152nd St before the last turn onto 18th Ave SW. Expect roughly 5.7 miles with no toll, and no need for SR 518, SR 99 or I-5.
Type 1800 SW 152nd St #202, Burien, WA 98166 into your map app, or open the office on Google Maps for live navigation. Two nearby communities have their own pages as well: Angle Lake and Tukwila.
A Practical Dental Home for SeaTac Residents
SeaTac is home to the region's primary commercial airport, which sits inside city limits. International Blvd, the local stretch of SR 99, developed as a commercial strip serving travelers, and SR 518, SR 509 and I-5 all pass through. SeaTac/Airport Station, served by the 1 Line and RapidRide A, connects International Blvd to the terminal by a pedestrian bridge open around the clock. The city also takes in established communities such as Bow Lake, McMicken Heights and Riverton Heights.
Airport and airport-area jobs often run on shifts rather than a standard nine-to-five. Our 8:00 AM start lets an early shift worker squeeze in a cleaning before clocking in, and weekday appointments continue until 4:30 PM for those who finish early. Tukwila borders the city to the east, while Des Moines and Kent lie to the south.
When the workweek is done, North SeaTac Park draws families with its ball fields, disc golf course, BMX track and paved trails, plus the SeaTac Community Center. Readers who prefer a quieter afternoon have the Valley View Library on Military Rd S, the local King County Library System branch.
Dental Priorities for SeaTac Shift Workers
Irregular hours make it tempting to skip checkups, and that is often how a small crack or cavity becomes an urgent problem. If a tooth breaks, a crown comes loose or swelling appears, call right away rather than waiting for a day off. Digital x-rays and an intraoral camera help Dr. Lam pinpoint the cause.
Uninsured workers have a clear starting point. The $99 Exam & X-Ray is offered to new patients without insurance and in the absence of periodontal disease, and it includes an oral health exam and all standard x-rays. After that first visit, the in-house Wellness Plan can keep routine care predictable for a single yearly fee.
Nervous patients are welcome too. Nitrous oxide and oral conscious sedation are both available, and the office's comfort menu includes beverages, warm blankets, headrests, chair massages and lip ointment. Hygienist Karla has completed sedation dentistry training, so patients who need extra support are well looked after.
Treatment Close to Home with a Dentist SeaTac, WA Patients Trust
Emergency Dentistry
Severe toothaches, cracked or fractured teeth, a knocked-out tooth and infections with swelling all call for a phone call right away. While you travel, keep a knocked-out tooth in milk or saline and use a cold compress on any swelling. Press clean gauze on any bleeding as well.
Sedation Dentistry
Nitrous oxide relaxes you through a small nose mask and wears off within minutes while you stay awake. Our page on oral sedation explains the prescription pill option for deeper relaxation.
Preventative Dentistry
Cleanings, exams, CariVu cavity detection and low-radiation digital x-rays help SeaTac patients stay ahead of problems. Intraoral cameras let you see on a screen exactly what Dr. Lam sees. Regular visits are the simplest way to avoid an emergency in the middle of a busy week.
Dental Implants
Implants can replace one missing tooth or support a larger restoration, and bridges, dentures and partials are other ways to fill a gap. Dr. Lam has continuing education in implant placement and uses 3D cone beam imaging to plan each case.
CandidPro® Clear Aligners
Removable, nearly invisible aligners straighten teeth with digital scans and custom trays. You remove the trays to eat, brush and floss, so there are no food restrictions. Virtual check-ins track progress online, which suits anyone whose shift pattern changes from week to week.
Meet Your Dentist
Dr. Vincent Lam studied biochemistry and biology at UC San Diego, then earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine from Temple University in 2014. He leads a small, steady team: Tina at the front desk has been with the practice for 21 years, and assistant Laura has spent nearly her entire career here, so SeaTac patients see the same faces visit after visit.
Insurance & Financing
The Preventive Wellness Plan runs $549 a year for adults and $349 for children under 12, with cleanings, exams, x-rays and 10% off necessary treatment. Patients with PPO coverage can use their benefits here as well, since the office accepts most PPO plans even though Dr. Lam is out of network.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Seahurst Smiles of Burien from SeaTac, and how do I get there?
From SeaTac City Hall, the office is about 5.7 miles away, roughly a 13-minute drive. Take S 188th St west and Des Moines Memorial Dr S to SR 509 north, then Ambaum Blvd SW and SW 152nd St. Choosing a dentist SeaTac, WA drivers reach without a toll keeps the trip simple, though rush hour adds time.
Do you have early appointments for people who work airport shifts?
Yes, the first weekday appointments start at 8:00 AM, which works well for many early and mid-morning shift schedules. The office stays open until 4:30 PM, so a visit after an early shift is also possible. Let our team know your usual hours when you call, and they will suggest times that fit.
What helps if an old crown or filling cracks?
Call the office right away so Dr. Lam can check the tooth and the fit of what remains. If the gum is bleeding, press clean gauze gently on the area, and use a cold compress for swelling. When a new crown is needed, Dr. Lam can often design, mill and place a CEREC® crown in a single appointment.
How does nitrous oxide compare with oral sedation?
Nitrous oxide is the lighter choice and wears off within minutes, while oral sedation brings a deeper level of relaxation. With nitrous, you breathe through a small nose mask and stay awake. Oral conscious sedation is a prescription pill taken before the visit, leaving you deeply relaxed but conscious, and many patients remember little of the appointment afterward.
What does an adult Wellness Plan membership include?
An adult membership costs $549 a year and covers two preventive cleanings, all x-rays needed for diagnosis, a comprehensive exam with oral cancer screening and two fluoride applications. Limited or emergency visits are included if needed, and members save 10% on dentally necessary treatment for 365 days. The plan is paid in full at enrollment and can't be combined with insurance.
Schedule Your Visit from SeaTac
For a dentist SeaTac, WA families and shift workers can reach in minutes, call (206) 222-4109 or request an appointment online. Browse every community on our areas we serve page, or start at the Dentist Burien, WA homepage for the full practice story.