Blog - Dentist In Federal Way, WA

Is periodontal disease genetic?
posted: Dec. 14, 2022.

One of the most enjoyable parts of looking at family pictures is finding resemblances. You have your father’s brown eyes and your grandmother’s curly hair. You’ve got your aunt’s basketball Read more
‘Tis the Season—for Healthy Dental Choices!
posted: Dec. 07, 2022.

It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re dashing through the snow to an emergency dental appointment, you’re not feeling very jolly. And post-holiday, no Read more
Happy Gums, Happy Heart!
posted: Nov. 30, 2022.

Medical doctors and dental health professionals, like the doctor, have debated over the connection (or lack thereof) between gum disease and heart disease. While there still is no unanimous consensus Read more
Thanksgiving
posted: Nov. 23, 2022.

At Meiting Nieh, DDS, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! the doctor would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the Federal Way, Washington Read more
Are you nervous about seeing the dentist? You’re not alone!
posted: Nov. 16, 2022.

With advances in modern dentistry, a trip to Meiting Nieh, DDS these days is pretty routine. But visiting the doctor and our team still makes some patients anxious—so much so Read more
Crushing the Ice-Chewing Habit
posted: Nov. 09, 2022.

It's a habit many people have and not only can it be annoying to the people around you, it can be detrimental to your dental health. Chewing ice is so Read more
Cold Comfort
posted: Nov. 02, 2022.

The sounds of the season are filling the air—falling leaves rustling along the sidewalk, football cheers, holiday greetings—and the coughs and sneezes of your fellow sufferers. Yes, it’s cold and Read more
Halloween: Candy, costumes, and more!
posted: Oct. 26, 2022.

All Hallows' Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over Read more
Why do wisdom teeth need to be removed?
posted: Oct. 19, 2022.

Sometime around the late teens or early twenties, people’s wisdom teeth start to erupt. These are the third and final set of molars. When wisdom teeth come in properly — Read more
Love your new smile? Tell us about it!
posted: Oct. 12, 2022.

At Meiting Nieh, DDS, we have been creating beautiful smiles for years. Whether you have visited the doctor and our team for a week or for your entire life, we Read more
Could Invisalign Help Your Smile?
posted: Dec. 08, 2021.

Dental patients who are considering Invisalign in Federal Way, WA turn to Northwest Dental. Dr. Meiting Nieh and Dr. Yako Liu and their team provide a full range of dental Read more
How A Root Canal Treatment Can Save Your Tooth
posted: Nov. 19, 2021.

Are you in need of root canal treatment in Federal Way, WA to save your tooth? Dr. Yako Liu and Dr. Meiting Nieh and their team at Northwest Dental are available to assist you. What Read more
The Importance of Preventive Care
posted: Aug. 10, 2021.

Preventive dental care is so important for your oral health. Seeing your dentist in Federal Way, WA, Dr. Yako Liu and Dr. Meiting Nieh of Northwest Dental is crucial even Read more
FAQs about Root Canals
posted: Jul. 08, 2021.

There is nothing to fear about root canals. Find out more about this commonly performed dental procedure. Hearing your dentist tell you that you need a root canal may fill you with anxiety, Read more
Find Help for Your Dental Emergency
posted: Apr. 29, 2021.

Prompt treatment is essential if you have a dental emergency. Fortunately, your Federal Way, WA, dentists, Dr. Meiting Nieh and Dr. Yako Liu of Northwest Dental, offer same-day appointments for Read more
FAQs About Dental Implants
posted: Mar. 11, 2021.

Patients who have missing teeth or major tooth and gum problems often have questions about dental implants. Implants are the modern solution for replacing teeth and are now often preferred Read more