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What is malocclusion?

November 19th, 2025

The term malocclusion refers to misalignment of teeth. You may have been born with malocclusion, so your teeth simply grew in crooked, or the misalignment and crowding of your teeth occurred over a period of time. Either way, not only can malocclusion pose cosmetic issues, but it can have a negative effect on your speaking…
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What's in my mouth? A Rundown of Orthodontic Appliances

November 12th, 2025

Dr. Rugama and Dr. Afridi and our team correct the alignment of your teeth and jaws so that you can speak clearly, chew food effectively, and look attractive when you smile. We do this by putting sophisticated gadgets in your mouth. While many of these dental devices look similar, we use a wide variety of…
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Eat Well, Feel Good, Smile Better

November 5th, 2025

Did you know that the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and gum disease? Not so coincidentally, they are also the easiest to prevent. As much as we would like for the brushing and flossing to do all the work for us, in reality, we really are what we eat — and a…
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If You Love Us, Let Us Know!

October 29th, 2025

Your feedback is very important to us at Spring Cypress Kids Dentistry and Orthodontics. We always want to make sure that our practice is meeting its full potential, so whether you’ve visited Dr. Rugama and Dr. Afridi once or been a loyal patient throughout the years, we encourage you to share your thoughts about your…
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