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Hear Chris’s Same-Day Dental Implants Story (Before & After Photos + Videos)

by Smiles by Design · published November 20, 2020Last updated November 23, 2020 · 6 min read

Patients come to Dr. Shawn Keller for implant dentistry for all sorts of reasons; missing teeth, poor oral health, smile makeover, etc. In this case... read more

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Smiles By Design has Moved to Kirkland (Take a Sneak Peek!)

by Smiles by Design · published September 30, 2020Last updated September 30, 2020 · 3 min read

Now, for some good news in 2020: Smiles By Design has moved to Kirkland, WA! And we didn’t just move into any old dental office… Dr.... read more

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Top 10 FAQs About Same Day New Smile™

by Smiles by Design · published July 6, 2020Last updated November 23, 2020 · 16 min read

Before we dive into the Same Day New Smile™ FAQs, let’s give you a quick rundown of what this service is: This revolutionary dental service... read more

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Additional Precautions for Infection Control (And Your Safety!)

by Smiles by Design · published July 2, 2020Last updated July 2, 2020 · 3 min read

We have three exciting announcements: 1. We’ve reopened! 2. We’ve officially moved into our new Kirkland office! 3. It’s safe to... read more

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How Can I Stop Smoking? 6 Tips to Successfully Quit Tobacco for Good

by Smiles by Design · published June 3, 2019Last updated June 11, 2020 · 5 min read

Have you tried to stop smoking in the past, but failed? Here are the 6 things that experts say you must do to be successful.

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Can Anyone Get Dental Implants?

by Smiles by Design · published May 1, 2019Last updated June 11, 2020 · 6 min read

Finally, a way to replace missing teeth with natural looking and feeling teeth. But can anyone get dental implants? Read our blog to find out.

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