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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

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  • 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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  • 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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  • Laser Dentistry

    Lasers direct a controlled force of energy that can remove or alter bone and tissue. By applying varying wavelengths of energy, dental lasers are used to detect and treat a myriad of oral health issues, including detecting oral cancer and treating small cavities. There are two different types of dental ...

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  • Same-Day Crowns

    A tooth that has been structurally damaged by decay or trauma sometimes needs to be crowned or “capped” so that it can look good and function properly again. A crown is a durable covering that is custom-made to fit over the entire tooth from the gum line up. Getting a crown used to mean multiple ...

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  • Digital X-Rays

    X-rays are one of the most important parts of a dental exam, and can help medical professionals detect problems long before they are visible to the naked eye, including early tooth decay, gum disease, abscesses, and abnormal growths. Benefits of Digital X-rays Easy to obtain Digital X-rays are obtained ...

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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