Every specialty our records track has at least one listing here, which is rare for a neighborhood this size. It is also one of the most concentrated in our data: only two streets appear at all.
What is listed in Northgate
Twenty three of the 43 listings are general dentists. Alongside them are 8 orthodontists, 5 periodontists, 3 endodontists, 2 dental clinics, 2 prosthodontists, 1 pediatric dentist and 1 oral and maxillofacial surgeon.
Only two streets appear in our records for this neighborhood. Meridian Ave N has 36 of the listings and N Northgate Way has 7. There is nothing else, which makes this one of the tightest dental clusters in our records.
Thirty four of the listings are individual practitioners and 9 are organizations. Nineteen of the 43 have held their federal registration since before 2010, with the oldest dating to 2005. One listing has published a website with us and one has published hours. None has been claimed.
- 43 practices, all in ZIP 98133
- 36 listings on Meridian Ave N, 7 on N Northgate Way
- 23 general dentists, 8 orthodontists, 5 periodontists
- 34 individual practitioners, 9 organizations
How to choose between them
With everything on two streets, distance will not narrow the field. Twenty three general dentists is a comfortable choice, so compare on availability and cost: when a new patient can be seen, whether your exact plan is in network, and what a first exam with x rays costs.
Eight orthodontists is a strong showing for 43 listings, so braces can be arranged with real choice. Five periodontists means gum treatment referrals also stay local.
Pediatric dentistry and oral and maxillofacial surgery each have one listing. Those are referral routes rather than choices, so if you have young children or expect a surgical extraction, ask about waiting times before you settle on a practice. It is also worth asking your general dentist which practices they normally refer to.
If you need something this neighborhood does not have
Northgate has no missing specialty. Every branch our records track has at least one listing inside the neighborhood, so referrals need not leave it in principle.
Depth is the limit. One pediatric dentist and one oral surgeon cannot cover everyone, and there is nowhere local to go for a second opinion in either field.
The neighboring areas are small. Licton Springs has 6 listed practices about six tenths of a mile away, Broadview has 5 at a mile, and Greenwood, Foy and Westminster Triangle have 4 each, at 1.0, 1.7 and 2.1 miles. Parkwood has 3 at 2.5 miles. Because none of these adds much, searching by distance is usually the better move.
Insurance and paying
Our listings are drawn from public registration data, which holds no fees, no opening hours and no insurance information. In Northgate one listing has published a website with us and one has published hours, which leaves 42 you will need to phone.
Ask whether the practice is in network with your specific plan rather than with the insurer generally. It takes a minute at the front desk and it is where most surprise bills begin.
For treatment beyond a checkup, ask for a written estimate with the procedure codes before it starts and send it to your insurer for a written answer. Practices that claim their listing on this site can publish hours, prices and insurance participation themselves, which is why claimed listings are more useful than unclaimed ones.
If it is urgent
For a broken tooth, a lost filling or pain that will not settle, work along Meridian Ave N, which holds 36 of the 43 listings. A short run of calls covers almost the whole neighborhood. Say clearly that you are in pain and can come immediately.
Some symptoms need an emergency room rather than a dentist. Go to hospital if swelling is spreading toward your eye or down your neck, if you are having trouble breathing or swallowing, if you have a fever with facial swelling, or if bleeding from the mouth will not stop.
The neighboring areas are small, so if Northgate cannot help, search by distance at dentist directory rather than trying them one by one.
Questions patients ask
How many dentists are in Northgate, Shoreline?
Forty three dental practices are listed in Northgate, all within ZIP code 98133. Twenty three are general dentists, with 8 orthodontists, 5 periodontists, 3 endodontists, 2 dental clinics, 2 prosthodontists, 1 pediatric dentist and 1 oral and maxillofacial surgeon also listed. Shoreline as a whole has 198 listed practices.
Where are the dentists in Northgate located?
On two streets only. Meridian Ave N has 36 of the 43 listings and N Northgate Way has the other 7. No other street appears in our records for this neighborhood, which makes it unusually easy to compare several practices in a single trip.
Do I need to leave Northgate for specialist dental care?
Not in principle. Every specialty our records track has at least one listing in Northgate, including 8 orthodontists and 5 periodontists. The thin spots are pediatric dentistry and oral and maxillofacial surgery, with one listing each, so ask about waiting times before relying on them.