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Christmastime can be a time of joy and happiness. It is certainly a beautiful time of year in Lafayette, LA. It can also be a time of loneliness and stress for a lot of people. With family staying over for the holidays, the financial burden of gift shopping, and just the sheer hustle and bustle of it all, stress can...

This time of year is one filled with shine and sparkles. From the lights on the Christmas tree to the confetti thrown on New Year’s Eve, sparkle seems to be everywhere. This time of year, you might be wanting to make your smile sparkle, too. Twinkles® tooth jewelry can be one way to add a bit of glitz and glamour to your...

The goal with cosmetic dental work is to make truly impressive changes, and to fully address issues that have made you self-conscious. One thing you want to avoid during cosmetic work is the unnecessary modification of healthy tooth structure. You can be excited to know that dental bonding and contouring work from your Olathe, KS dentist makes it possible to correct a range of...

November is a beautiful time of year in Olathe, Kansas! The winter and holiday season is upon us. Thanksgiving is in less than one week. There are plenty of things to do this week and next weekend in the area. November is also a great time to visit your dentist. If you have dental insurance, you want to be sure to...

It is more than likely that you look at your teeth and smile more often than anybody else. If there is something that bothers you about your smile, the odds are good that you are the only one that notices it (or at least you are the one that notices it most). Something like a tooth that is smaller than...

When you have dental misalignment, this could mean more than just problems for your smile’s beauty. You could also have issues with overall oral health too! Fortunately, we have a way to correct misalignment without relying solely on braces. Instead, your Olathe, KS, dentist could straighten smiles with clear braces. The Impact of Dental Misalignment Why should you consider tackling your dental misalignment?...

You may be one of those people that love hearing holiday music all year long. Maybe when you see the grocery store aisles in Olathe, KS full of Halloween candy, you already start thinking of your New Year’s Resolutions? You may also be a person who only wants to think about Santa during December and not a second sooner. No...

Do you look in the mirror and feel insecure about the color of your teeth? Perhaps you have tried endless methods of whitening at home, but still feel frustrated at the dullness or yellowing? Maybe you have just one or two teeth that look differently than the rest of your smile? While there are times when a whitening treatment can...

If you have questions about gaps in your own smile or general questions about smile gaps, you are not alone. Many people have questions about the wide spaces that occur between teeth. Whether you are wondering if a gap affects your health or if you want to know how gaps are closed, we have the answers. E-Care Dentistry is always...

Accidents and injuries can seemingly come out of nowhere. One minute you are watching a movie eating popcorn, and the next minute, you are in a whirlwind of panic because you have chipped a tooth. Tooth damage, especially a chipped tooth in the front of your smile, can feel like a disaster. The good news, however, is that there are...

Have you ever heard about contouring teeth or the term, dental contouring, and wondered what it meant? Maybe you have researched what to do about some of your unevenly shaped or sized teeth and found tooth contouring as a potential answer. Perhaps you and your dentist have discussed the procedure when talking about ways to update your smile’s appearance. Contouring...

When it comes to prom fashion, a bright smile can be an overlooked accessory. Whether you want to sparkle up your smile for prom, graduation, or you’re just wanting to brighten up your everyday life, cosmetic dentistry can be a means to help. Twinkles® tooth jewelry can be a great way to add pizzazz to your smile in photographs and in person. Twinkles®...

The appearance of your smile can play a key role in your self-confidence and self-esteem. Helping you improve your smile’s appearance is almost as important as helping you to maintain your smile’s health. It is important to remember that your dentist’s goal is always to make sure that you preserve the maximum amount of healthy, natural tooth structure. Your oral health...

Even with good, mindful preventive dental care habits, it is possible for stains to develop on the surfaces of your teeth. Throughout your daily life, many foods and drinks (even healthy ones) can leave behind particles that can negatively effect the color of your smile. Your routine dental cleaning can help to break up some of these stains, and a...

A perfect smile is not defined as one without any cosmetic blemishes and imperfections. A perfect smile is smile that is healthy and gives you the feeling of confidence. A smile with health issues or a smile that makes you feel insecure is a smile that needs to be addressed. A common misconception exists that cosmetic dentistry is a way...

Do the spaces between your teeth make you feel insecure? Some people have teeth that are smaller than average, which creates gaps between them, while others may have average sized teeth with large gaps between them. Regardless of your situation, if the spaces between your teeth make you feel uncomfortable with your smile, there are options to address it. Cosmetic...

Some cosmetic issues with your smile may give you a sense of individuality. Perhaps you have a small gap in your front teeth that makes your smile feel unique to you. If your smile is healthy and it makes you feel confident, you already have a perfect smile. If your smile makes you feel self-conscious or if you ever find...

Studies show that using your facial muscles to smile can be a great way to improve your mood and build confidence. However, if your smile makes you feel insecure, you may find yourself doing it less often. If specific issues with your smile’s appearance like deep discoloration, uneven gaps or spacing, or cosmetic damage are keeping you from smiling, there...

If something about your smile is unhealthy or if it makes you feel insecure about the appearance, you may want to correct the issue with cosmetic dentistry. Bonding and contouring can be a straightforward ways to update your smile. Cosmetic bonding uses the same material used in tooth-colored fillings, a composite resin, to permanently enhance your tooth. The bonding material...

The pain from a toothache can be distracting; it can be difficult to concentrate on work, school, or even your favorite television show. Tooth pain can often lead to many sleepless nights, which leads to pain-filled exhaustion. A toothache can also be a dull, mild pain or just a pain that arises when the tooth is sensitive to cold, hot, or sweet...