Longevity Dentistry in Seattle
Dental care that catches risk before it becomes damage, planned for the decades ahead. At SMILES ON 35th in Seattle, Dr. Rubecca Shahid treats your teeth, gums, bite, airway, and sleep so you can stay healthy, comfortable, and confident as you age.
Care that treats your mouth as a part of you
Longevity dentistry considers your mouth as an integral part of your body. Gum disease is chronic inflammation. Your airway impacts your sleep and energy levels. A stable bite prevents breakage, lets you eat well and smile confidently for decades.
Traditional dentistry waits for a tooth to hurt or break, fixes it, and leaves the cause in place, sometimes creating a cycle of repairs. Seattle Dentist Dr. Rubecca Shahid looks at your mouth, airway, and health history together, and builds a comprehensive plan to support your total body wellness.
| What changes | Traditional dentistryProcedure-driven | Longevity dentistryDiagnosis-driven |
|---|---|---|
| How your mouth is seen | Separate from the rest of your health | Part of your body, affecting your overall health |
| Where care starts | The tooth that hurts or broke | Your whole mouth, your airway, and you |
| The question asked | What needs fixing? | Why is disease or breakdown happening? |
| How problems are found | A visual exam and standard X-rays | A comprehensive risk assessment, saliva and blood tests, 3D imaging, and a digital bite map |
| What gets treated | The visible damage | The cause and the damage |
| How treatment is chosen | The familiar procedure for that problem | The most conservative option that will last, based on your diagnosis |
| Time horizon | The next appointment | The next 10, 20, and 30 years |
| What success looks like | The tooth is fixed | The cause is controlled, the tooth stays, and you stay healthy |
Health beyond teeth. Smiles built to last.
What every patient can count on
Whatever brings you in, from sensitivity, to a cracked tooth to a smile you want to change, the same commitments shape your care at SMILES ON 35th. They set the order of your treatment, and how each visit feels.
Diagnosis and risk assessment
A full exam covers your teeth, gums, bite, jaw joints, and airway, with digital X-rays and imaging. When needed, 3D CBCT imaging and digital bite analysis show what X-rays alone can't. Saliva and blood tests find the bacteria and inflammation that drive disease.
Building a healthy foundation
We bring gum disease, inflammation, decay, and infection under control first. Cosmetic and complex work holds up best on healthy gums and a stable mouth, so it waits until that foundation is in place.
One conservative plan, in the right order
Your plan follows one sequence: establish health, preserve natural tooth, stabilize bite function and breathing, restore what has been lost, and enhance your smile. Each step protects the next, and your diagnosis determines which steps you need.
Health beyond teeth
Your mouth and airway are tied to your sleep and your overall health. So we test your saliva and screen your bite + airway, offer nutritional counseling, and work with physicians when a finding reaches beyond your mouth.
Maintenance matched to your risk
Your cleaning schedule is set by your risk, not a fixed calendar. Gum care, bite protection, and decay prevention keep your results holding up, and regular reassessment catches changes early.
Regular reassessment brings you back to step one.
Every visit moves you closer to long-term health and comfort
Every step of care under one roof
From preventive cleanings, saliva testing, and sleep apnea appliances to same-day biomimetic crowns, dental implants, and cosmetic dentistry, we handle your care in one Seattle office.
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.
Dr. Shahid's professional affiliations
What Our Patients Say About Us
Real experiences from patients who've discovered why our gentle care and comfortable atmosphere make dental visits something to look forward to.
What to know before your first visit.
Here's where to find us, the care we provide, how we keep you comfortable, and how to pay.
Location and Hours
- 7347 35th Ave NE, Ste C
Seattle, WA 98115 - Mon – Thurs: 8 AM – 4:30 PM
- In North Seattle's Wedgwood Neighborhood (98115), with on-site parking
- Book online or call to schedule
- 7347 35th Ave NE, Ste C
Our Services
- Prevention - Cavity prevention, Saliva Testing, Gum Disease Therapy
- Functional and Sleep - Sleep Apnea Treatment, Night Guards, Clear Aligners, TMJ
- Restoration - Biomimetic Dentistry, Same-day Crowns and Fillings, Implants
- Smile Design - Smile Makeover, Veneers, Bonding, ICON, Teeth Whitening
Your Comfort
- Complimentary Comfort Menu - Weighted blankets, heated neck wraps, gold under-eye masks, aromatherapy and more
- Unhurried appointments, with time to explain the whole picture
- Oral sedation for dental anxiety
Finances
- Transparent pricing, planned around what your mouth needs
- Help getting the most from your insurance benefits
- Flexible financing options and an in-house membership plan
Location and Hours
Our Services
Your Comfort
FinancesWhat people ask before booking
Yes. SMILES ON 35th welcomes new patients, and your first visit starts with an unhurried comprehensive exam.
Dr. Shahid examines your teeth, gums, bite, jaw joints, and airway, with digital X-rays, photos and scans. She shows you what she finds on screen, and builds a plan to keep you health for long-term. Most patients also get a dental cleaning during the same appointment.
Dr. Rubecca Shahid treats your mouth as part of your body and plans your care to keep you healthy for decades. Traditional dentistry fixes a tooth once it hurts or breaks. Dr. Shahid examines your teeth, gums, bite, jaw joints, and airway, finds out why problems are happening, and coordinates with your physicians when a finding reaches beyond your mouth. She is a Kois Center graduate.
Yes. Cleanings, gum treatment, fillings, same-day crowns, implants, clear aligners, veneers, whitening, and oral appliances for sleep apnea are all provided at SMILES ON 35th. When a finding reaches beyond your mouth, we work with your physician.
Call us with your plan details and we'll help you make the most of your dental insurance benefits. Financing and an in-house membership plan can also lower what you pay.
Yes. However long it has been, it's okay. Tell us when you book, and we'll start from where your mouth is today. Oral sedation is available if dental visits make you anxious.
Book online at any time, or call or text us Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
