PPO insurance
Smile Art accepts all PPO insurance.
Contact the office with your plan details to ask about coverage and network participation.
Coverage depends on the treatment provided and your individual PPO plan.
Need urgent dental help?
Call Smile Art at (206) 325-7200, and we will see you as soon as the same day, whether you are a current patient or new to our office. Dr. Jaime Lee treats tooth pain, infections, broken teeth, lost crowns and fillings, and other urgent dental concerns in Suite 1030 of the Cabrini Medical Tower on First Hill. After hours, the same number connects you to our after-hours line so Dr. Lee can screen your concern by phone and plan your care.
What should I do first?
Call the office and describe what happened, when it started, and how it feels now. We ask that you call before coming in so our team can schedule your visit as soon as the same day. After hours, the same number connects you with Dr. Lee, who screens your concern by phone and plans your next step.
If swelling makes it hard to breathe or swallow, or bleeding will not stop, call 911 or go to an emergency room right away.
Which dental emergencies does Dr. Lee treat?
Most urgent calls to Smile Art involve tooth pain, infection, a broken tooth, or a lost crown or filling. Dr. Lee sees patients of all ages for each of the concerns below, and each one links to a page with more detail.
- Toothache / severe tooth pain
- Broken, chipped or cracked tooth
- Lost, loose or broken crown
- Lost or broken filling
- Tooth infection or abscess
- Swollen gums, jaw or face
- Knocked-out tooth
- Loose adult tooth
- Wisdom tooth pain / infection
- Dry socket / severe pain after extraction
- Broken or loose bridge
- Loose or broken implant crown
- Child toothache / dental injury
- Bleeding after extraction
- Pain after filling, crown or root canal
- Broken or painful dentures
- Cut in the mouth or something stuck
What happens at an emergency visit?
Dr. Lee starts with the area that is bothering you, examining the tooth and the gums around it and taking X-rays if she needs to see below the surface. She then explains what is causing the problem and the options for treating it. Some problems are resolved at the first visit, and others need a follow-up appointment, which she schedules with you before you leave.
What can I do until I see Dr. Lee?
For first-aid steps, we share the American Dental Association's guidance, quoted word for word:
"For a knocked-out permanent or adult tooth, keep it moist at all times. If you can, try placing the tooth back in the socket without touching the root. If that's not possible, place it in between your cheek and gums, in milk, or use a tooth preservation product that has the ADA Seal of Acceptance. Then, get to your dentist's office right away."
"For a cracked tooth, immediately rinse the mouth with warm water to clean the area. Put cold compresses on the face to keep any swelling down."
"If you bite your tongue or lip, clean the area gently with water and apply a cold compress."
"For toothaches, rinse the mouth with warm water to clean it out. Gently use dental floss to remove any food caught between the teeth. Do not put aspirin on the aching tooth or gum tissues."
"For objects stuck in the mouth, try to gently remove with floss but do not try to remove it with sharp or pointed instruments."
Source: American Dental Association, MouthHealthy, "Dental Emergencies".
What if the office is closed?
Smile Art is open Monday to Thursday, 8:00am to 4:00pm. At any other time, call (206) 325-7200 and you will reach our after-hours line, where Dr. Lee screens your concern by phone and plans your care. Dr. Lee has responded to every emergency call she has received, in office hours and after.
Can new patients get emergency care?
Yes. You do not need to be a current patient to be seen for a dental emergency. Call before coming in so our team can schedule you as soon as the same day.
How much does an emergency visit cost?
The cost depends on the exam, any X-rays, and the treatment your tooth needs. Smile Art accepts all PPO dental plans, and our team will gladly verify your benefits before your appointment. For out-of-pocket expenses, we offer straightforward financing options through CareCredit, Cherry, and LendingClub.
Third-party financing
Available through:
- CareCredit
- Cherry
- LendingClub
Financing is subject to the provider’s approval and terms.
Frequently asked questions
Can I be seen today?
Call (206) 325-7200 and describe what is happening. Our team schedules emergency visits as soon as the same day.
Do I need to be a current patient?
No. Smile Art sees new patients for dental emergencies as well as current patients.
Can I walk in without calling?
Please call before coming in. Calling first lets our team set aside time for you with Dr. Lee.
What if my emergency happens after hours or on a weekend?
Call the same number, (206) 325-7200. After hours it connects to our after-hours line, and Dr. Lee screens your concern by phone and plans your next step.
Does Dr. Lee treat children's dental emergencies?
Yes. Dr. Lee sees patients of all ages, including children with a toothache or an injured tooth.
When should I go to an emergency room instead?
If swelling makes it hard to breathe or swallow, or bleeding will not stop, call 911 or go to an emergency room right away. For other urgent dental problems, call Smile Art.
Is Smile Art the same office as the other dentists in the building?
No. Smile Art is Dr. Jaime Lee's practice in Suite 1030 of the Cabrini Medical Tower at 901 Boren Ave.
Where is our Seattle dental office?
Smile Art is at 901 Boren Ave, Suite 1030, Seattle, WA 98104. We welcome new patients from Seattle and the surrounding neighborhoods.
Smile Art by Dr. Jaime Lee901 Boren Ave, Suite 1030
Seattle, WA 98104
Seattle, WA 98104
HoursMonday–Thursday, 8:00am–4:00pm
Phone(206) 325-7200
The Cabrini Medical Tower garage entrance is at 1010 Marion St. The building entrance is on Boren Ave; Dr. Lee is in Suite 1030. Parking for a Smile Art visit does not require validation. Directions to the garage. Check posted rates when you park.