Dental Symptom Checker
by Seattle Dentists

Not sure what's wrong with your tooth? Select your dental symptoms below to explore possible conditions, understand what they mean, and learn about treatment options โ€” created by experienced Seattle dentists.


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Symptom Checker

Select all the dental symptoms you're experiencing below. Our Seattle dentists have mapped each symptom to the most likely conditions to help you understand your oral health before your visit.

โš ๏ธ Educational Only: This tool is for learning purposes only. It does not replace professional dental advice. Always consult a licensed dentist for diagnosis and treatment.

Possible Conditions

Dental Procedures Explained
by Seattle Dentists

Walk through real dental procedures step by step. Learn what dentists in Seattle actually do during a root canal, crown placement, implant surgery, or cavity filling โ€” so you feel confident and informed at your next appointment.

Fill a Cavity

Learn how dentists remove tooth decay and restore teeth with composite filling material

Make a Crown

See how a dentist prepares and places a dental crown to protect a damaged or broken tooth

Place an Implant

Understand how a titanium dental implant is placed to permanently replace a missing tooth

Root Canal

Learn what happens during a root canal procedure and how it relieves tooth pain by removing infected pulp

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About SeattleDentistNearMe.com

SeattleDentistNearMe.com is a free dental symptom checker and patient education tool created by the Seattle dentists at Moritis & Shin Dentistry. Whether you're experiencing tooth pain, sensitive teeth, bleeding gums, or other dental symptoms, this tool helps you understand what may be causing your discomfort and what treatment options are available.

Our interactive dental procedure guides walk you through common treatments like root canals, dental crowns, cavity fillings, and dental implants โ€” so you know exactly what to expect before your next dentist appointment in Seattle.

This app is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a licensed dental professional for diagnosis and treatment.

Meet the Dentists Behind This App

DentalIQ was built by the dentists at Moritis & Shin Dentistry, a trusted dental office in Seattle, WA with over 40 years of experience โ€” because we believe that educated patients make better decisions about their oral health.

Dr. Harry Shin, DDS

Dr. Harry Shin, DDS

Doctor of Dental Surgery

Dr. Shin received his DDS from New York University with honors, followed by an advanced residency at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He has practiced dentistry on both coasts and served as faculty at the University of Washington School of Dentistry.

His mission: dentists need to do a better job listening, educating, and empathizing with patients โ€” which is exactly why DentalIQ exists.

๐ŸŽ“ NYU College of Dentistry (Honors)  ยท  Mount Sinai GPR  ยท  U of Michigan BS
Dr. Julia Moritis, DDS

Dr. Julia Moritis, DDS

Doctor of Dental Surgery ยท Invisalign Certified

Dr. Moritis earned her DDS from NYU in 2008 with Honors in Aesthetic Dentistry, and her BS in Molecular & Cell Biology from UC Berkeley. She is also a part-time faculty member at the University of Washington School of Dentistry.

Inspired by her father, Dr. Alan Moritis, she continues his legacy of placing patient comfort first and providing the brightest smiles and healthiest mouths possible.

๐ŸŽ“ NYU College of Dentistry (Honors)  ยท  UC Berkeley BS

Moritis & Shin Dentistry

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