Tukwila’s family dentist since the 1980s
Family Dentist in Tukwila, WA – Trusted by South Seattle Families for More Than 40 Years
One office for the kids’ checkups, the teen’s braces, and the dental work you’ve been putting off – with IV sedation for anxious patients and a flat-fee membership plan for families without Delta Dental.
4.9 stars · 400+ Google reviews · In-network with Delta Dental · Near Westfield Southcenter, off I-5 and I-405
IV sedation dentistry · more than 10 years
Afraid of the Dentist? You Can Sleep Through It.
Laughing gas first, a small pinch, and the next thing most patients remember is being told it is over. Years of put-off dental work, often finished in a single visit. No lecture, no judgment about how long it has been.
Vitals monitored the whole time · Consultation included in your first exam · Escorted to your ride afterward
S@S Dental Plan · in-house membership
No Insurance? Not on Delta Dental? One Flat Fee Covers You.
$649 a year covers exams, cleanings, X-rays and a home whitening kit, and takes 15% off most procedures. No deductible, no waiting period, no annual maximum. Coverage starts the day you join.
Often less than an out-of-network deductible · Family pricing available · Both numbers put in writing before treatment
Family & orthodontics · one office
One Office for the Kids’ Checkups, the Teen’s Braces, and Yours.
The office South King County parents bring their kids to even when their own insurance sends them elsewhere. Same dentists from the first cleaning through Invisalign. Siblings scheduled back to back. Free orthodontic consultations at every age.
Invisalign, ClearCorrect and braces in-house · Visits built to be fun, not feared · Family membership pricing
All of Your Family’s
Dental Care in One
Tukwila Office
Smiles @ Southcenter is a locally owned general, cosmetic, and family dental practice at 15425 53rd Ave S in Tukwila, Washington, near Westfield Southcenter with easy access from I-5 and I-405. The practice has served Tukwila, Renton, SeaTac, Burien, Kent, and South Seattle for more than 40 years and provides exams and cleanings, fillings, crowns, root canals, extractions, dental implants, Invisalign and ClearCorrect, braces, teeth whitening, emergency care, and IV sedation under one roof. New patients are welcome!
That last line matters more than it sounds. Dental problems do not wait, and a practice that refers patients out for sedation, orthodontics, or implants adds weeks and a second waiting room to every one of them. Here, the dentist who finds the problem is the dentist who fixes it.
Two Reasons Patients Choose Smiles @ Southcenter Over the Office Down the Street
Most dental offices in South King County offer the same services. Two things here are hard to find anywhere else nearby.
IV Sedation Dentistry
Afraid of the Dentist? You Can Sleep Through It.
Dentistry is the only kind of surgery where the patient is expected to stay awake. Nobody gets a colonoscopy or an endoscopy that way, and Smiles @ Southcenter does not believe dental work should be the exception.
The practice has provided IV sedation for more than 10 years, on flexible scheduling. Patients breathe laughing gas first, so the IV is a small pinch they barely notice. From there, most people drift off, and the next thing they remember is being told the appointment is over. The whole time, a dedicated team member watches heart rhythm, oxygen, blood pressure, and breathing on a monitor, and patients are escorted to their ride when they wake up.
Because a sedated patient can comfortably stay in the chair longer, fillings, crowns, extractions, and implant work that would normally take three or four visits are often finished in one. For people who have avoided the dentist for years, that is usually the part that changes their mind: not a smaller first step, but a single step that is over before they know it. No lecture, no judgment about how long it has been.
“Once the medication starts flowing, they’re in a happy place. Most of my patients honestly sleep through it.”
Dr. Jason Lu, DDS · IV sedation provider
S@S Dental Plan
No Dental Insurance? Not on Delta Dental? There Is a Flat-Fee Answer.
Smiles @ Southcenter is in-network with Delta Dental. For everyone else, whether that means no dental insurance at all or a PPO plan the practice is out-of-network with, the in-house S@S Dental Plan replaces insurance math with one number.
For $649 a year, members get their exams, cleanings, and X-rays, a home whitening kit, and 15% off most dental procedures, including orthodontics. There is no deductible, no waiting period, no annual maximum, and no claim forms. Coverage starts the day you join, so a toothache this week can be treated at member pricing this week.
For many families, the plan costs less than the deductible on an insurance policy that was never going to cover much anyway. Bring your plan details to your first visit and the front desk will put the comparison in writing before anything is scheduled.
Family & Orthodontics
The Office Parents Bring Their Kids To – Even When Their Own Insurance Sends Them Somewhere Else
Many South King County parents bring their children to Smiles @ Southcenter for checkups, cleanings, and braces even when their own dental plan points them to a different office. The reason they give is simple: it is one place for everything a growing kid needs. The same dentists who handle a six-year-old’s first cleaning handle a fourteen-year-old’s Invisalign, so there is no pediatric office, no separate orthodontist, no referral, and no juggling two sets of appointments.
Kids get a visit built to be fun rather than feared, which is the single best predictor of whether they will keep going to the dentist as adults. Siblings can usually be scheduled back to back so the family makes one trip. Orthodontic consultations are free at every age, and the S@S Dental Plan offers family pricing for the day the parents decide to switch too.
Why Tukwila Families
Have Chosen
Smiles @ Southcenter
for Four Decades
- ✓Locally owned and operated for more than 40 years – not a corporate chain
- ✓IV sedation program running more than 10 years, with laughing gas and oral sedation also available
- ✓In-network with Delta Dental, with the in-house S@S Dental Plan for everyone else
- ✓One office for the whole family: general, cosmetic, and orthodontic care for kids, teens, and adults
- ✓Same-day or next-day appointments for most needs; emergencies seen promptly
- ✓High-resolution 3D CBCT imaging and intraoral photos, so patients see exactly what the dentist sees
- ✓Invisalign and ClearCorrect provider with free orthodontic and whitening consultations
- ✓Written estimates before treatment, with CareCredit and Cherry financing
- ✓Multilingual team – we speak English, Vietnamese, Mandarin and Japanese
- ✓400+ Google reviews at 4.9 stars
What Tukwila Families Say
More than 400 patients have reviewed Smiles @ Southcenter on Google, with an average rating of 4.9 stars. A few of them:
★★★★★
Highly recommend for anyone with dental anxiety. The team was amazing, got me in right away, and went above and beyond to ensure I was as comfortable as can be – which is no small feat for someone with extreme dental anxiety. I am incredibly grateful to have found this place!
Casey Crane · Google review
★★★★★
My kids have been coming here for years and I finally switched over about a year and a half ago. The service is always great and friendly staff and it’s always easy to make appointments. they are always on time and you never have to wait long which I seriously appreciate! it’s nice to find a dental clinic that takes both kids and adults. Their location is awesome because it’s right off the freeway very convenient
May Tim · Google review
★★★★★
For someone who hates going to the dentist, everyone from the receptionist to everyone who worked on my teeth. Everyone was super sweet and comforting. They make sure you’re as comfortable as possible. They show you all the prices and with insurance so you’re not surprised with numbers. I highly recommend!!!!
Brad Eberhardt · Google review
★★★★★
I love Smiles! Every single person there is caring and friendly. I’ve been going there over twenty-five years!
Kim Norris · Google review
Meet the Dentists
The dentists at Smiles @ Southcenter are general dentists who provide the full range of care in one office, from a child’s first checkup to orthodontics, implants, and IV sedation dentistry, and who take the time at every new-patient exam to get to know the person before the teeth.
Questions New Patients Ask Smiles @ Southcenter
Still have one? The front desk answers the phone at 7am.
Is Smiles @ Southcenter accepting new patients?
Yes. Smiles @ Southcenter in Tukwila welcomes new patients of all ages, and same-day or next-day appointments are available for most needs. New-patient exams are scheduled for 90 minutes and include a full head-and-neck exam, X-rays, intraoral photos, and time to talk through any dental anxiety or sedation questions. Call (206) 575-9150 or request an appointment online.
What dental insurance does Smiles @ Southcenter accept?
The practice is in-network with Delta Dental. Patients with other PPO plans are welcome and are seen on an out-of-network basis; the front desk explains what that means for your specific plan and puts the numbers in writing before treatment. For patients without insurance, or whose plan the practice is out-of-network with, the S@S Dental Plan offers preventive care and 15% off most procedures for a flat $649 a year. Smiles @ Southcenter does not accept DSHS, Apple Health, ProviderOne, or Molina.
Does Smiles @ Southcenter offer sedation dentistry?
Yes. Smiles @ Southcenter offers three levels of sedation: laughing gas (nitrous oxide), oral sedation, and IV sedation. The IV sedation program has run for more than 10 years. The sedation consultation is included in the new-patient exam, so there is no extra visit to find out which option is right for you.
Does Smiles @ Southcenter see children?
Yes. The practice treats kids from their first checkups through braces and Invisalign as teens, with the same dentists in the same office the whole way, so families never need a separate pediatric or orthodontic office.
Where is Smiles @ Southcenter and what are the hours?
The office is at 15425 53rd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98188, near Westfield Southcenter with easy access from I-5 and I-405. Hours are Monday 7 AM to 4 PM, Tuesday and Wednesday 7 AM to 6 PM, and Thursday 7 AM to 4 PM. Free parking is on site.
Can I be seen the same-day for a dental emergency?
In most cases, yes. The practice keeps room in its schedule for emergency patients and opens at 7 AM Monday through Thursday. Call (206) 575-9150 as early as possible and the team will tell you what can be seen that day.
Ready When You Are
Whether it has been six months or six years since your last visit, the next step is the same: one call. The front desk will check your Delta Dental benefits or walk you through the membership plan, find a time that works for the whole family, and, if you would rather be asleep for your dental work, note it before your first visit so the team is ready for you.
Patient Reviews
Excellent customer service, they show they care about their patients. I walked in the office for my first appointment, starting to shake because I hadn’t eaten, right away the receptionist grabbed a juice and crackers and checked a few times to make sure I was okay. The dental assistant did the same thing, made sure I was okay, and was very kind throughout the visit. The DDS explained everything so I would understand, told me what and why she was doing things and made sure I was okay throughout the visit. I highly recommend this facility!
I’ve never felt so comfortable and relaxed at a dental office. The expertise and knowledge of the staff was impressive and made me know with confidence of the abilities from the Hygenist, dental assistant, to the Dr. Nyugen. I highly recommend this office.
This office is amazing and so courteous and welcoming. Great atmosphere for sure. When I went in for my cleaning I was greeted very fast and walked back in a timely manner. Everything was explained to me about my teeth and what treatment I needed in the future. The best part was I was offered a blanket. That was absolutely amazing to me. Will definitely tell everyone about this office.
The staff at Smiles are very friendly. They make every effort to give their clients a great experience. I have used many of their services ranging from teeth cleaning to oral surgery. Every time I come here the service is professional, punctual, and quality care.
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Smiles @ Southcenter
Address
15425 53rd Ave S
Tukwila, WA 98188
Phone
206-575-9150Hours of Operation
Monday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Smiles @ Southcenter is proud to serve patients from: Tukwila, Renton, SeaTac, South Seattle, Burien, and Kent.
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Address
123 Street, Suite #
City, ST 55555
Phone
206-575-9150
Hours of Operation
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Smiles @ Southcenter, 53rd Avenue South, Tukwila, WA, USA