A Family Dentist for Every Generation
Looking for a family dentist in Seattle, WA who welcomes every generation, from a child's first tooth to grandparents? At SMILES ON 35th, Dr. Rubecca Shahid and our team keep your whole household healthy with calm, judgment-free visits and prevention planned around each person.
Fewer appointments to juggle, more care that fits
Families want one calm, trusted office, and every generation deserves prevention that's more than a quick polish.
Between school, work and caring for parents, booking separate dentists for each person in the family gets old fast. So does a check-up that feels rushed, where nobody explains why a cavity keeps coming back or why gums have started to recede.
At SMILES ON 35th, children, adults and older adults are seen in the same office, often on the same day. Each person gets a check-up spaced by their own risk, time to ask questions, and a plan that puts prevention first. For children, that means healthy habits from the first tooth. For older adults, it means a closer look at dry mouth from medications, receding gums and older dental work, so you keep your own teeth comfortable and healthy for life.
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Prevention that keeps every generation healthy
Family dentistry works best when problems are caught early and good habits last a lifetime. Here's what that looks like for your household, from the youngest smile to the most experienced one.
Children learn to brush and floss in a relaxed, hands-on way, so a dental visit feels familiar instead of frightening. Habits built early are the ones that stick for life.
Sealants and fluoride protect children's teeth where decay is most likely to start. Adults and older adults with a higher cavity risk, including those with dry mouth, get a prevention plan of their own.
Regular exams look for early decay, gum disease and bite problems before they hurt. A small problem found early usually means simpler, more comfortable care, and less time in the chair.
For older adults, steady prevention protects the teeth and dental work you already have, so you can keep eating, speaking and smiling comfortably for decades.
Everyone's records, history and care live in one place, with one team who knows your family. Booking together means fewer trips and less time away from school and work.
What makes our family care different
Preventive dentistry is the care that keeps teeth and gums healthy before anything goes wrong. These four things shape how we provide it for every member of your family.
Check-ups spaced by risk
Most people do well with a check-up and cleaning every six months. If gum or cavity risk is higher, we see you more often until it's under control.
Sealants and fluoride
Sealants are thin, tooth-colored coatings that protect the grooves of back teeth. Fluoride varnish strengthens enamel against decay, for children and adults alike.
Gentle care for every age
We explain each step in plain words, go at each person's pace, and adapt care for children's first visits and for older adults with sensitive gums or dry mouth.
Family scheduling
Ask for back-to-back appointments, and we'll do our best to see children, parents and grandparents in the same visit.
Who family dentistry is for
It's for parents and caregivers who want one trusted office for the household, for children of every age from their first tooth through the teen years, for adults who are due, or overdue, for a check-up, and for older adults who want to keep their own teeth healthy and comfortable for life.
Long gaps between visits are fine to talk about. No judgment, no pressure. Whatever your age, prevention is the simplest, most comfortable way to protect your smile, and a family practice makes it easy to stay on track together.
Book your family's visits
From first visit to lasting habits
Book for the family
Tell us who's coming, from toddlers to grandparents, and we'll line up appointments that suit your schedule.
A calm first visit
Each person gets an unhurried exam, quick, low-radiation digital X-rays when needed, and a gentle cleaning.
A plan built on prevention
We show you what we found on screen and recommend the most conservative care that will last, for each person.
Check-ups set by risk
Each person's next visit is spaced by their own risk, and we reassess at every check-up as needs change with age.
A gentle dentist who champions your lifelong health
Dr. Rubecca Shahid owns SMILES ON 35th in Wedgwood and leads your care herself, gently and with time to listen. Her own health struggles, then her mother's diagnosis, left her asking what the point of all our hard work is without the health to enjoy it. Longevity dentistry is her answer: care that protects your mouth and your health, so you can enjoy the life you're building.
Her care is conservative: she saves natural tooth wherever she can, chooses the least invasive option that will last, and recommends only treatment that truly helps you. When a tooth needs more, she shows you why. She is empathetic and thorough, with clear choices and no pressure.
She champions your long-term health and has trained to deliver on it. A Kois Center graduate, one of about 1,200 dentists worldwide, she completes nearly eight times the continuing education Washington requires every year. Her training spans prevention, function and sleep, restoration and smile design, so one dentist who knows you can plan each stage, close to home.
- Advanced training in diagnosis, treatment planning and bite stabilization from the Kois Center
- Biomimetic Dentistry Practitioner with mastership from the Alleman Center
- Member of American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
- Member of American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
I came to longevity dentistry through my own health journey, wanting to understand why problems start and how to prevent them. What I needed then is what I want for you now: more good years, a smile you feel good about, and a dentist who listens.
Why families choose us
Good family dentistry comes down to experience with every age, prevention that fits each person, and an office where everyone feels at ease.
Every generation, one team
Our team cares for children, adults and older adults every day, so everyone in your family is in experienced hands.
Prevention planned by risk
As a Kois Center graduate, Dr. Shahid uses a comprehensive assessment of your gums, teeth, bite and smile to catch issues early on, then sets each person's care and check-ups to match.
A calm, judgment-free office
Natural light, private treatment rooms and a complimentary comfort menu help nervous children and adults feel at ease. Oral sedation is available for anxious adults.
Clear costs, flexible ways to pay
You see the cost of care before treatment begins. We help you make the most of your dental insurance benefits, and offer financing through Cherry and an in-house membership plan.
Hear it from our patients
Before you book, it helps to hear from people who have been in the chair. Read what patients say about their visits and treatment at SMILES ON 35th.
Read more reviewson Google (opens in a new tab)I've been seeing Dr. Rubecca at SMILES ON 35th for about four years, and I honestly couldn't recommend her and the team more. Dr. Rubecca is always friendly, welcoming and genuinely caring, and the entire staff is wonderful. Our whole family goes here, including our toddler, and they've been fantastic with everyone. They create such a comfortable, reassuring environment that going to the dentist feels much less intimidating. If you normally hate the dentist or get anxious about appointments, give this team a try. You're in good hands!
Family dentistry questions
Yes. SMILES ON 35th sees children of all ages, as well as teens, adults and older adults, so your whole family can get care in one place.
A child's first dental visit should happen by their first birthday, or within six months of the first tooth coming in. Early visits are short and gentle, and they help your child get comfortable before any problem appears.
Most people do well with a check-up and cleaning every six months. Someone with a higher risk of cavities or gum disease may need visits more often, so we set each person's schedule by their own risk.
Yes, for most children. Sealants protect the deep grooves of back teeth, where cavities often start, and fluoride strengthens enamel. Both are quick and painless, with no drilling or numbing.
Yes. We help older adults keep their own teeth healthy for life, with care for dry mouth, receding gums, root sensitivity and older fillings and crowns. Visits are unhurried, and we take time to review your medications and health history.
Yes. Ask for back-to-back appointments when you book, and we'll do our best to see family members in the same visit.
Reviewed by Dr. Rubecca Shahid Updated
More ways to protect your family's smiles
Planning a first visit, worried about cavities, or noticing tender gums? Start with these pages to see how we help each member of the family stay healthy.
