Practice overview
About the practice
Fresh Smile Seattle is a Capitol Hill dental office at 1801 12th Avenue, Suite B. The practice describes its approach as modern, prevention-driven and minimally invasive, focused on finding the root causes of dental problems and preserving natural tooth structure. It offers free parking right outside the office.
Dentist
Dr. Rahul Prakash earned his DDS at the University of Southern California School of Dentistry and completed the Advanced Education in General Dentistry Preceptorship at UCLA. He has practised for over a decade. He has also served in the U.S. Army Reserves with a medical support unit, and received the Army Commendation Medal for his service with a Medical Task Force supporting FEMA’s COVID-19 response in New Jersey.
Services
- Comprehensive exams and treatment planning
- Preventive and periodontal care
- Clear aligner therapy (Invisalign)
- Cosmetic dentistry, smile design and teeth whitening
- Tooth-coloured fillings and bonded restorations
- Crowns and bridges
- Dental implants, from placement to final restoration
- Partial and complete dentures
- Routine and surgical extractions
- Emergency dentistry for pain, infection or urgent concerns
For complex root canals, advanced surgical cases and comprehensive orthodontics beyond aligners, the practice coordinates referrals to specialists.
First visit
New patients start with a comprehensive exam and consultation, including digital x-rays and photographs, a 3D digital scan, an exam of teeth, gums and bone, a bite and jaw (TMJ) evaluation and an oral cancer screening.
Insurance and payment
The practice accepts all PPO dental insurance plans as an out-of-network provider and files claims for patients, so out-of-pocket costs may be higher depending on the plan. Payment plans are available with no hard credit checks and 0% APR options.
Hours
Tuesday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., closed for lunch from noon to 1:00 p.m. Mondays and Saturdays are by appointment only.