Once Upon A Smile

03/16/2026

It may be cold outside, but our hearts are feeling warm. 💙❄️

03/13/2026

Feeling incredibly thankful for the strong, supportive community we are part of. 💙

A huge thank you to Dr. Blackburn and the team at Blackburn Orthodontics for their generous contribution to our Children’s Mercy Toy Drive. We are also so grateful to every patient, family, and community member who has donated so far — your kindness is truly making an impact.

Acts of kindness like this remind us how special our community is and how much stronger we are when we work together to lift one another up.

🧸 Our toy drive runs through the end of the business day on Tuesday, March 31st.

👇 For more info:
https://onceuponasmile.com/our.../community-involvement/

03/11/2026

Thanks to the support of our amazing patients and community, 𝗢𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗨𝗽𝗼𝗻 𝗔 𝗦𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗞𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗲’𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗞𝗖 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 – 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁. We are truly honored to be included among so many wonderful practices in the Kansas City area.

If you’d like to support our team, we would be incredibly grateful for your vote!

🗳️ 𝗩𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲:
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✔️ You must sign in to vote
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Thank you for your continued support of Once Upon A Smile. It means the world to our team! ✨

03/10/2026

Spring sports are back in full swing! ⚾️ 🏀

If you or your kids play contact sports, wearing a mouthguard is one of the easiest ways to help protect your teeth during games and practices.

A small piece of gear can make a big difference for your smile.

03/09/2026

🥦 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵
— which makes it the perfect time to talk about how what you eat affects your smile.

Many people don’t realize that the foods you choose each day can help 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗹, 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗴𝘂𝗺𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗮𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀. Simple choices like drinking more water, eating crunchy fruits and vegetables, and getting enough vitamins and minerals can make a big difference for your oral health.

Today we’re sharing one of our Smile Guide articles: “𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲.” It’s full of easy, everyday nutrition tips that support both your dental health and your overall wellness.

🦷 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲.

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Discover how nutrition impacts your oral health! Learn practical diet tips to keep your teeth and gums strong, prevent cavities, and maintain a bright smile.

03/06/2026

We don’t make mistakes… just happy little smiles. 🎨 🦷

Happy National Dentist’s Day to Dr. Uberroth — the artist behind the smiles at Once Upon A Smile!

Dentistry takes precision, creativity, and a gentle touch… and she brings all three to every patient she cares for. We’re so thankful for the heart, dedication, and compassion she brings to our team and our patients every single day.

Turns out creating healthy smiles is its own kind of masterpiece. 😉

03/06/2026

The toy pile is growing… and we love to see it. 💙

If you’d like to help us make it even bigger, we’re collecting new toys, games, and art supplies for Children's Mercy through March 31.

Donations can be dropped off during regular office hours.

👇 Learn more:
https://onceuponasmile.com/our-practice/community-involvement/

03/05/2026

There’s still time to give! 💙
We’re collecting new toys, games, and art supplies for Children's Mercy through March 31. Every donation makes a difference. 🧸✨

03/04/2026

Dental Assistant Appreciation Week means we get to celebrate someone who does a little bit of everything around here. 🦷

Helping patients feel comfortable, keeping appointments running smoothly, supporting the team, and bringing plenty of good vibes along the way — Leslie truly does it all.

We’re so grateful for the kindness and positivity she brings to our office every day. 💙
👉🏼 Help us show Leslie some love in the comments!

And Billie Eilish … if you’re ever looking for a dental office, Leslie would be happy to get you scheduled. 😉

03/03/2026

🦷 Tuesday Tooth Tip: Are You Flossing the Right Way?

Flossing isn’t just about getting something between your teeth — it’s about how you do it.

✔️ Use about 18 inches of floss
✔️ Wrap it around your middle fingers
✔️ Gently guide it between teeth
✔️ Curve it into a “C” shape around each tooth
✔️ Move it up and down (not side to side)

That little “C” shape? That’s the secret to cleaning below the gumline where plaque loves to hide.

Small habit. Big impact. 💙

👉 Save this for later or share it with someone who “totally flosses every day.” 😉

03/01/2026

Happy Birthday to the heart of our office, Ginny! 🎉 💛

Your kindness, dedication, and steady presence keep Once Upon A Smile running smoothly every single day. We’re so grateful for all the care and positivity you bring to our team and our patients. Wishing you the happiest birthday and a wonderful year ahead! 🎂✨

👉 Help us celebrate Ginny by wishing her a happy birthday in the comments!