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If you live with someone or sleep next to someone who snores loudly, you may desperately want a solution. If you are someone who snores loudly, you may not be affected by the volume, but you may be affected by the after-effects. Maybe you wake up sleepy or with a sore throat most mornings? Loud snoring is not always a...

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...

Whether you are watching a movie at home or going out to a theater in Olathe, KS, a movie night usually comes with certain snacks. Unfortunately, some of the iconic movie snacks can be a problem for your smile. However, we have compiled a list of some tips that might help you keep the problems away during your movie-watching fun! Another...

There are plenty of fun things going on in and around Olathe, KS, this weekend. There are street festivals, indoor splash sessions for the kids, and the annual melon smash at the Kansas City Zoo. Whatever fun you are up to this weekend, remember that your dental team is here for all of your smile needs. Whether you are just...

Every year that we get older, it feels like time moves a bit faster, right? Before we know it, weeks turn into months and months turn into years. If you have skipped your recommended routine dental visits (at least twice a year) for awhile, it could actually be years since you have seen the dentist. You might only go to the...

Tooth decay is an incredibly common condition with the majority of adults in America having faced it at some point in their life. Even though it is very common, it is also misunderstood. While some of these misunderstandings are harmless, there are some that can create an unhealthy dynamic for your smile. Your dental team in Olathe, Kansas wants you...

Gum disease is an incredibly common progressive condition affecting millions of Americans. While its most common form is the mildest, gingivitis, may seem innocuous, it can manifest and develop into a severe condition known as advanced periodontitis. Gum disease can be prevented and in the earliest stages be reversed, but advanced gum disease can only be managed. Managing gum disease can...

August is one of those months that falls between the seasons. While it is technically still a summer month, school returns to session and life begins to feel a bit less “summer-like” in August. The weather outside is also a great factor of the in-between seasons months with milder temperatures great for getting out and about. There are plenty of...

Losing a tooth as an adult is not quite as fun and exciting as it is when it happens as a child. In fact, the experience can be quite traumatic. Aside from there not being a visit from the tooth fairy, there is also a handful of serious and negative consequences from losing a permanent adult tooth. Your dentist in...

Wisdom teeth are also referred to as third molars. This is because these teeth are the last to arrive after the second molars. Wisdom teeth can sometimes emerge with no problems or issues, which allows some people to keep them. Many people, however, do face issues with their wisdom teeth and extraction becomes necessary. Wisdom teeth typically emerge when a...

Most schools in Olathe, Kansas get back to session on August 15th, which is fast approaching. With that date coming up, you may have already taken the kids back-to-school shopping or you have plans to do it soon. Along with the lists for school supplies, you may want to think about smile care checklist. Whether your child is in elementary...

It can be overwhelming to hear a diagnosis with a treatment recommendation that you may find scary. Despite being pop culture’s example of a harsh dental treatment, a root canal treatment is not as scary as maybe it once was. Thanks to advancements in dental technology and techniques, endodontic (root canal) treatment are equivalent to a dental filling in many...

When most people think “smile care” they think “dentist.” This is just what we love to hear, but you might not know that there are specialties in the dental field, each with their own names and areas of expertise. If you have been referred to a prosthodontist in Olathe, KS, then most likely you are needing compassionate care for missing...

Your dentist in Olathe, KS, wants you to feel secure and confident in the appearance of your smile. One way to help boost your confidence in your smile is to get porcelain veneers. While many people hear the words porcelain veneers and think of a Hollywood cookie-cutter smile that looks like everyone else’s, they may need to hear that veneers...

Summer is slowly nearing its end in Olathe, Kansas. To celebrate the rest of the season, there are plenty of events in the local community going on outside. This year’s nearby Kansas City Big Picnic is back and bigger than ever. Last year’s Big Picnic celebrated the 125th anniversary of the Kansas City Parks and Recreation department. The whole month...

Your body is a wondrous organism with moving parts that have different functions and jobs that all work together. The more that the human body is studied, the more cool and interesting functions are discovered. Parts of our body that we may not think are super important may actually have a lot of really important jobs to do. Take for...

The aisles at the grocery store and drug store are filled with at-home whitening solutions. There’s everything from mouthguards, kits, mouthwash, toothpaste, even whitening floss. Along with the stuff you can get from over the counter, there are also tons of popular DIY whitening options, such as baking soda or activated charcoal. With all of these whitening options to choose...

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a serious health condition and sleep disorder. It occurs when the soft tissues of the mouth and throat block the airway causing a repetitive stopping or slowing of breathing. This can happen hundreds of times during the night, which leads to poor quality sleep, drowsiness, headaches, etc. The effects of nightly breathing disruptions can be...

Summer is going by so quickly. Before we know it, autumn will be here and the air will feel a little bit crisper. Until then, the sunshine is out and the warmth is around us for summer. There are lots of fun activities to do with the family while the kids are out of school. Each weekend is filled with...

There have been several scientific studies that show that the act of smiling can boost your mood. Smiling can make you feel more happy and confident, which can spread to the rest of your life. On the flip side, if you are insecure about your smile, you may smile less frequently. Not only are you potentially missing out on the...