Once Upon A Smile

06/16/2026

Raise your hand if you've ever arrived at your destination and realized someone forgot their toothbrush. 🙋‍♀️

Between family trips, summer camps, weekend getaways, and sports events, it's easy for dental care to get pushed to the bottom of the packing list.

Before your next adventure, make sure everyone's smile essentials are packed and ready to go—including retainers, aligners, nightguards, and other dental appliances.

Your future self will thank you.

06/15/2026

Today is National Smile Power Day — a little reminder that smiles can be small, but they are powerful. 😊

A smile can brighten a photo, but it can also brighten a moment, soften someone’s day, and help create connection between people.

𝗠𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥
Smiling may help support a better mood and ease stress in small ways. Research suggests that facial expressions can influence how we feel, and even the act of smiling may gently support mood and stress relief — especially when it’s genuine. In other words, a smile is not just something we show — it can also be something we feel.

𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗚𝗜𝗢𝗨𝗦
Smiles have a way of spreading. When you smile at someone, it can lift the energy in the room, boost morale, and remind another person that they are seen and valued. Sometimes one small smile is enough to start a chain reaction of kindness.

𝗦𝗢𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
A genuine smile can help people feel more welcomed, comfortable, and at ease. Smiles can build trust, encourage cooperation, and create a sense of warmth — even between people who do not know each other well.

And of course, National Smile Power Day is also a great reminder to care for the smile you share with the world. Healthy teeth, healthy gums, and regular dental care all play a part in helping you feel confident when you smile.

So today, share your smile with someone — a friend, a coworker, a neighbor, or even a stranger.

You never know who might need it. 💛

06/12/2026

We understand that frustrating moments happen. Technology can be tricky, schedules can be stressful, and dental visits are not always everyone’s favorite thing.

But kindness and respect matter — always.

At Once Upon A Smile, we want our office to be a place where patients and team members feel safe, cared for, and respected. Today and every day, we choose kindness. 💛

06/12/2026

Happy birthday weekend, Sally! 🎉💛

We’re so thankful for the kindness, positivity, and care you bring to Once Upon A Smile. You help make our office such a warm and welcoming place, and we’re so grateful to have you on our team.

Wishing you the happiest birthday and a year full of smiles! 🎂✨

Leave Sally some birthday love in the comments! 🥳

06/10/2026

Our office is closed today, June 10th. We’ll be back tomorrow, June 11th, ready to care for your smiles!

06/09/2026

Happy Anniversary, Dani! 🎉 Today, we’re celebrating 3 years since she rejoined the Once Upon A Smile team!

Some of you may remember seeing Dani in the office, and today she continues to be part of our team from behind the scenes, helping with marketing, design, and the creative details that keep us connected with our patients and community.

We’re so grateful for her creativity, dedication, and all the care she puts into everything she does. 💙 Happy Anniversary, Dani — thank you for all you do! 🦷✨

06/08/2026

We make no secret about how we feel: 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲, 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗱.

This month is a meaningful reminder, but our hope is simple all year long: that every person who walks through our doors feels safe, accepted, and cared for.

At Once Upon A Smile, inclusion and acceptance matter to us in the way we treat people every day — with kindness, compassion, and respect for who they are.

To our LGBTQIA+ patients, families, friends, team members, and neighbors: you matter here. You are welcome here. You are valued here.

06/04/2026

Do cavities always hurt? 😬 Not always — and that surprises a lot of people!

Cavities can start small and painless, but as tooth decay gets deeper, it may lead to tooth sensitivity, tooth pain, or bigger dental concerns. That’s why regular dental checkups are so helpful — they give your dentist a chance to catch little things before they turn into bigger problems.

Waiting until something hurts isn’t always the best way to know what’s going on with your teeth. 🦷

06/03/2026

🦷 Now Hiring: Dental Receptionist

We’re looking for a warm, organized, and detail-oriented Dental Receptionist to join our patient-centered, privately owned dental practice here in Blue Springs.

This person will be one of the first friendly faces our patients see, helping with scheduling, phone calls, patient communication, records, insurance, and day-to-day front desk support. If you enjoy helping people feel welcome, staying organized, and being part of a caring team, this could be a wonderful fit.

📍 Blue Springs, MO
💼 Full-time | In person
💰 Competitive pay + benefits
✨ Entry level; will train. Experience welcome!

📧 Interested? Send your resume to [email protected] with the subject line “Dental Receptionist Application.”

For more information, visit: https://onceuponasmile.com/our-practice/our-team/position-openings/

We can’t wait to meet the next great addition to our team!

06/02/2026

We wanted to take a moment to share something important for Missouri families.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has helped so many young children build a love of reading by sending free books right to their homes each month. For many families, those books are more than just mail — they’re bedtime stories, learning moments, special memories, and a reminder that every child deserves the chance to dream big.

Unfortunately, due to a major reduction in Missouri state funding, the program is expected to close to new enrollments on July 1, 2026. Children who are already enrolled may continue receiving books only while funds remain.

As a family dental office, we care deeply about helping kids grow up healthy, confident, and supported — and early literacy is such an important part of that.

If Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has touched your family, or if you believe in supporting early literacy for Missouri children, we encourage you to contact your local state representative and share why this program matters.

Small voices deserve big support. 💙

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