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Can you believe how quickly 2018 has already gone? Before you know it, we will all be ringing in the New Year of 2019. If you have dental insurance, you may have benefits that are only good for the calendar year. This means that if you choose not to use them, you could be leaving money behind on the table....

Most people adhere to the recommended routine of brushing their teeth at least twice a day. Those two times a day for most people are in the morning and right before bed. While both of these times are important (especially before going to sleep), many people do not brush during the day. Whether it is how busy the work day...

This weekend is the first weekend of October! Fall is a beautiful time of year in Olathe, Kansas. The weather is wonderful, pumpkins are out, and fun is in the air! On top of that, there are just lots of fun and exciting things to do for the whole family! We have listed a few of the fun things going...

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...

Obstructive sleep apnea (abbreviated as OSA) is a disruptive sleep order that occurs when the soft tissues of your mouth and throat block your airway. It is characterized by pauses in your breathing while you are sleeping. Understanding more about sleep apnea, whether you or someone you love is living with it, can help you achieve a better quality of...

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?...

Strong healthy teeth and a beautiful healthy smile requires good daily habits. Good habits include drinking plenty of water and good hygiene. Bad habits can derail a smile’s health as much as good habits can keep health on track. Habits are simple, but they are not necessarily easy to gain or break. There is lots of advice on how to break bad...

September 21st is the first day of autumn, which means fall is officially here! Fall in Olathe, Kansas is a beautiful time of the year. There are plenty of fun things to do indoors and out. Things like free screenings of a movie outside while the weather is still nice to watching theatrical performances inside. Whatever you and your family...

It’s officially fall in Olathe, KS today. Autumn can often mean slowing down a bit to enjoy life, but sometimes, schedules can stay hectic. Hectic schedules can mean skipping breakfast or grabbing something from a drive-thru. However, there is a reason that breakfast is known as the “most important meal of the day.” It sets the tone for your day’s...

If you have never heard the word, “bruxism,” before, it may not mean much to you at all. If you have been told that you may be experiencing bruxism, you might start to worry. Bruxism is the habitual clenching of the jaw and grinding of teeth. It can be caused by stress, misalignment of the bite, missing teeth, or a...

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...

In Olathe, Kansas and the communities nearby, there are plenty of fun things going on this weekend. From the kickoff of the Great Pumpkin Festival to a live musical comedy, there is something fun for everybody to find. E-Care Dentistry is here to serve your family’s smiles with expert dental care. This Weekend’s Fun The Drowsy Chaperone is playing at...

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...

Nearly all of us learn how to brush and floss when we are children. Some people are taught to clean their tongue in this oral hygiene routine while some others are not taught to do that at all. So, the question stands. Do you need to clean your tongue every day? Do you need to clean your tongue ever? The short...

Many people believe that fillings only treat cavities and tooth decay. While that is a big part of the role that fillings play in dentistry, fillings can also restore teeth affected in other ways. Tooth-colored, composite fillings can treat cavities, restore damage, and help address the negative effects of teeth-grinding. Restoring a tooth is important to protect it from further...

The Johnson County Old Settlers Festival is back in Olathe, KS this weekend for its 120th year! This year’s theme is the 1960s, which means there will be a lot of tie-dyed shirts, peace, and happiness. The festival features the biggest parade in Kansas, which will happen on Saturday morning. There are hundreds of vendors selling local crafts, wares, foods,...

Have you ever heard a term for something that then brought that something into a whole new light for you? For example, did you know that the way it smells after rain has a one-word term to describe it? Petrichor is the word for the smell after the first rain in awhile. The bony growths in your mouth has a...

Does your mouth make noises? No, we’re not talking about the voluntary noises that you make like words or whistles. Does your mouth make sounds uncontrollbly? Are they consistent sounds that happen every day or every night? Does your jaw frequently click or pop? Do you snore when you sleep? Is your mouth so dry that you hear your lips and...

For many people in Olathe, KS, Labor Day weekend is full of backyard barbecues and celebrations. It also marks the beginning of the fall season leading into the holidays. Whether it’s for a backyard barbecue or a birthday party, celebrations can be a problematic time for oral health. However, there are some ways to keep smile health at the forefront...

Labor Day is typically the official send-off weekend for the summer. It marks the end of the sunshine season and the beginning of autumn. This weekend’s Labor Day festivities near Olathe, Kansas involve fun that is specific to the holiday and some things that just happen to share the calendar with the three-day weekend. Whatever type of fun you are...