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While summer does not officially start until June 21st, Memorial Day weekend usually marks the first time that family’s start to get outside for summer activities. There are plenty of events going on near Olathe to honor service members, celebrate Memorial Day, and open the can on summertime. The team at E-Care Dentistry is proud to serve the smiles of...

It can inevitable that the surfaces of your teeth will become stained, yellow, or dull. This can happen as either a sign of aging and general wear and tear or as a result of some habits that can yellow your teeth. However, there are some ways that you can help prevent stains from forming. Staying mindful about what you eat and drink,...

We have all heard that minimizing your sugar intake is important for your smile and your overall health. However, there is a difference between hearing advice and understanding it. Do you know why dentists recommend limiting your sugar intake? The truth is that sugar itself does not attack your teeth and gums, but sugar can be a problem when it...

Bruxism is the chronic and involuntary grinding of teeth.You may not notice if you are grinding your teeth. But you may notice if you wake up with headaches or a sore jaw nearly every day. You might find that during the day you are clenching your jaw more often than not. If you suffer from tooth sensitivity or if you...

This Sunday is Mother’s Day, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate this weekend. Here is a list of things that you can do with the moms in your life to celebrate this year’s big day. The team at E-Care Dentistry is proud to serve the smiles of this wonderful town of Olathe and the neighboring cities. Celebrate Mom...

If you have faced tooth loss of one or more teeth, you have probably considered replacement. Maybe you already have replaced the tooth, but you are considering a permanent replacement via a dental implant. A dental implant can replace the roots of a missing tooth to give long-lasting stability to your smile. Implants can support a crown, dentures, or a...

Wisdom teeth, when they develop, are the last teeth to emerge in a smile. Because they erupt as the final set of molars, they are also known as third molars. Wisdom teeth can cause complications for some smiles that include infection, pain, and damage to the rest of your smile. Removing wisdom teeth preemptively before complications occur can be a...

Instilling good habits in children can help them keep those good habits through adulthood. When it comes to oral care habits, this remains true. Teaching children effective ways to brush and floss their teeth can help them to protect their smiles. However, because children can have problems reaching all the areas of their mouth and because they are more likely...

Trilogy Cultural Arts School of Dance presents Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland in a live version full of dance. The show opens on a scene with Alice reading in the garden where Alice sees the White Rabbit scurry down a rabbit hole and decides to follow him. Alice finds herself in Wonderland where she meets an assortment of strange characters,...

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®...

Redesigning your smile does not necessarily mean that your smile will be completely changed to one you cannot recognize. Addressing cosmetic issues with porcelain veneers can be a way to give you a smile that is designed in a way that makes you feel like you are putting your best smile forward. Veneers have a bad reputation of giving a...

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...

There are a lot of options for getting outside and having fun with the family in Olathe, Kansas this Spring. We have compiled a list of things this weekend, next, and a few that will be ongoing for awhile. The team at E-Care Dentistry is so glad that we get to serve the smiles of this wonderful town of Olathe...

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...

Snoring can be a symptom of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which is a common sleep disorder that affects millions of Americans. Sleep apnea occurs when the soft tissues of your mouth and throat collapse into your airway. This causes a blockage and can prevent you from breathing momentarily; it can cause a lack of oxygen to reach your bloodstream. If you...

For now, the snow seems to have gone away, spring is in full bloom and summer is just around the corner. April 21st marks the Opening Day of Worlds Of Fun amusement park. The 2018 season kicks off with a big celebration! Enjoy the return of your favorite rides, live shows, dance parties, characters from the Peanuts comics, and more....

When you reach a certain age, you may have decided that you have maxed out on your oral hygiene game. Maybe you feel like there are no ways to improve because you are remembering to brush and floss daily? Or maybe you know that there are days where you have completely forgotten to floss? Maybe you remember a night where...

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...

Whether it is brought about by severe tooth decay or accidental damage, a tooth extraction can sometimes become necessary.  The loss of a tooth, whether by extraction or other reasons, can lead to a drastic change in your smile’s function and appearance. It can lead to a  diminishing functions in biting, chewing, and maybe even speaking. Tooth loss can create...

There are plenty of upcoming events in and around Olathe, Kansas area to have fun with the family. Ranging from days at the zoo for kids to events to inspire senior citizens, there is something for everybody. The team at E-Care Dentistry is so glad that we get to serve the smiles of this fantastic community throughout Spring and the...