Finding a dentist that feels like a genuine fit gets harder the farther a family lives from a city center, and Arlington sits in exactly that spot. Snohomish County has no shortage of dental offices closer to home, so the real question for most Arlington families is not whether a practice is nearby but whether it is worth the twenty minute drive down SR 9.
All Smiles Dentistry has answered that question for families across Snohomish County since Dr. Jason Steinhubel opened the practice in Lake Stevens in 2004, and our comprehensive dental services cover everything a household needs under one roof.
Arlington has changed considerably over the past decade, with new neighborhoods filling in around Smokey Point and the Stillaguamish Valley drawing families who want small town character without giving up access to modern care. Several dental offices have opened along that same growth curve, and most lean on the same promises: friendly staff, flexible scheduling, and a comfortable chair. Those things matter, but they are table stakes, not a real point of difference.
What sets a two decade relationship apart is continuity. Dr. Jason has treated multiple generations of the same families, which means treatment plans build on years of history rather than starting from a fresh chart every visit. For Arlington households weighing a newer local option against an established practice a short drive away, that history is worth factoring into the decision, especially for anyone managing more complex dental needs over time.
Coordinating dental care for a full household is its own kind of logistics problem, particularly when a child’s cleaning, a teenager’s clear aligner check, and a parent’s crown consultation all land in the same month. Our family dentistry consolidates that into one team and one scheduling system, which cuts down on the back and forth that comes from splitting care across multiple offices.
Dr. Jason sees patients starting at age one, and the approach throughout the practice favors prevention and education over waiting until something hurts. That distinction matters more than it sounds. The CDC’s most recent oral health surveillance data found nearly 21 percent of adults ages 20 to 64 had at least one permanent tooth with untreated decay, a number that consistent preventive visits are built to bring down.
A cracked molar does not become less urgent because the nearest well reviewed office is fifteen minutes closer than ours. Our restorative dentistry covers root canals, dental implants placed with computer guided precision, and crowns and bridges, all completed without referring patients out to a separate specialist for each step.
One distinction worth naming directly: Dr. Jason performs procedures using microscope dentistry, a level of magnification and precision that very few general practices in this part of Snohomish County offer. It is not a marketing add-on. It changes how accurately a root canal or a restoration can be completed, and it is one of the clearest reasons an Arlington patient might choose a slightly longer drive over the closest available appointment.
Dental pain rarely waits for a convenient moment, whether it shows up during the Arlington Fly-In weekend or on a Sunday when most offices are closed. Our emergency dentistry addresses cracked teeth, knocked out teeth, and sudden abscesses for patients arriving from Arlington and the surrounding area.
Having an established relationship with a dental office before an emergency happens changes how the entire experience feels. Patients who already know our team are not calling a stranger’s office while in pain, and that familiarity takes real pressure off an already stressful situation.
Dr. Jason and the team at All Smiles Dentistry have built this practice around the idea that quality care should not depend on living inside city limits, and that philosophy applies just as much to Arlington families as it does to patients in Lake Stevens itself. Financing through Cherry and CareCredit, along with in-network coverage through Delta Dental and accepted out-of-network benefits through Cigna, Aetna, MetLife, and other major carriers, keeps treatment planning realistic for most budgets.
If the drive down SR 9 sounds like a fair trade for a practice that has treated Snohomish County families for two decades, reach out to schedule an appointment and see what a dental home built on continuity actually feels like.
Our Lake Stevens office is about 15 miles from Arlington, roughly a 20 to 25 minute drive via SR 9 and 20th St NE depending on traffic through Smokey Point.
Our team always listens to your concerns and gets to know you before customizing your experience to your needs. We want to ensure your comfort while bringing you the best treatments modern family dentistry has to offer.
Feel relaxed at your Lake Stevens dentist as our team takes great care of you. If you’re feeling nervous, our nitrous oxide or conscious sedation options can put you at ease. We’re in good hands here. Feel relaxed at your Lake Stevens dentist
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