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Welcome to Northwest Dental. We take great satisfaction in helping you maintain optimal oral health. Our practice is devoted to comprehensive and preventive patient care in the Federal Way area.

Throughout our website, you will find an abundance of information about our practice the and Dental Services we provide from General Dentistry to Cosmetic Dentistry such Dental Implants, Invisalign, or Dental Emergency Care we are here to help your dental needs. Northwest Dental is the place you will find answers for any dental concerns you may have. Dr. Yako Liu also makes sure every patient fully understands all of the treatment options before you choose the dental service you want.

Our patients are the most important asset of Northwest Dental. Dr. Yako Liu and his staff strive to develop long-lasting, trusting relationships with all of our patients. Your referrals are welcome and appreciated. We look forward to seeing you!

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Meet Our Doctors

Learn Who We Are

  • Dr. Yako Liu

    Dr. Yako Liu graduated with honors of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon award from School of Dentistry, Loma Linda University in 2002. He also finished a two year Endodontic residency program at Mackay Memorial Hospital after graduating from Taipei Medical University in 1995. 

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  • Dr. Meiting Nieh

    Dr. Meiting Nieh graduated with honors from School of Dentistry, Loma Linda University in 2005. Prior that , she also attended the dental school of Chung Shan Medical University in Taiwan from 1992 to 1998 and finished her four year Orthodontic residency program in Mackay Memorial Hospital in 2002.

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  • Bridges

    When you lose a tooth, it affects not just the appearance, but the function of your smile. It can be difficult to eat or speak naturally, extra stress is put on your remaining teeth, you’re at greater risk for developing gum disease, your remaining teeth can shift out of position causing bite problems, ...

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  • Orthodontic Retention

    Getting your braces off is definitely a cause for celebration. You can finally enjoy your new smile after all that work and effort! But getting your braces off isn’t the end of treatment. Once your braces come off, you will enter the retention period of treatment. During the retention period, you will ...

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  • Inlays and Onlays

    Inlays and onlays are indirect restorations used to repair molars and premolars damaged by decay or trauma. Inlays and onlays fit more securely and last longer than fillings, strengthen compromised teeth, and preserve more natural tooth structure than crowns. An inlay is used to restore the center of ...

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  • Dental Implants

    If you have recently dealt with an injury or disease that affected your oral health, there are options available to recover the smile you once had. You may even be able to achieve a better smile than the one you had. Dental implants make it possible to renew your smile if you have lost some teeth. There ...

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  • Tooth Decay Prevention

    What is tooth decay? Tooth decay begins with the Streptococcus mutans bacteria. These bacteria join with food particles and fluids in the mouth to create plaque, a constantly forming biofilm which sticks to the surface of tooth enamel. The bacteria in plaque convert the sugars in our foods into lactic ...

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  • Root Canal Treatment

    Every tooth has two sections: a crown, the visible part of the tooth above the gum line, and one or more roots, which anchor the teeth within the jaw. Each tooth has three basic layers: an outer layer of hard enamel (which protects the crown) or cementum (which covers the root), a middle layer of softer ...

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  • Fillings

    The bacteria in plaque produce acids that erode tooth enamel, eventually creating a hole, or cavity, in the tooth surface. Left untreated, this decay can spread to the interior of the tooth, and might lead to the need for a crown, a root canal, or even extraction. When caught early, your dentist can ...

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  • Veneers

    A dental veneer is a thin, durable porcelain shell that is custom-fabricated to cover the front of a tooth. Veneers can restore the appearance of teeth with chips, cracks, and stains, can close small gaps between the teeth, and can reshape misshapen or slightly misaligned teeth. Veneers are a popular ...

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  • Educational Videos

    Take a few minutes to watch our educational videos and learn more about different dental treatments and procedures. Video topics include general & cosmetic dentistry, Implants, oral health and hygiene, orthodontics and preventative dentistry. ...

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  • Laser Decay Diagnostics

    Using lasers, dentists can detect tooth decay that is not yet visible and would otherwise be undiagnosed using traditional methods. Laser cavity detection is based on the fact that healthy tooth structure reflects light, or “fluoresces,” differently than does decayed tooth structure. Teeth with decay ...

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Testimonials

    She is amazing as well as her husband they are really amazing doctors.I like everything about them and the staff which is so lovely :)

    Maryann S.

    Both DDS are professionals.Before I started seeing them 5-6 years ago, I had been to many dental offices around Federal Way and left unsatisfied.I can not trade this professionals with any other.They have restored my oral health.

    Florence K.

    It was wonderful .Doctor was so good at what he does.He made me feel really comfortable and safe.Thank you!I feel so much better now!

    Chhunly V

    Very welcoming,very organized,calm & professional atmosphere.

    Really appreciate the online form acces and how genuinely concerned you all seemed to get my daughter out of pain.

    Kate R

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Hours of Operation

Our Regular Schedule

Monday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed