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Thanksgiving

November 22nd, 2023

At Spring Cypress Kids Dentistry and Orthodontics, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! Dr. Rugama and Dr. Afridi would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the Cypress area to the national level! When Americans sit down to dinner on the last Thursday of November, the day that Abraham…
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What is baby bottle tooth decay?

November 15th, 2023

Great question! Baby bottle tooth decay is the development of cavities caused by the frequent and long-term exposure of a child's teeth to liquids containing sugars. These liquids include milk, formula, fruit juice, sodas and other sweetened drinks. The bacteria in the mouth thrive on this sugar and produce acids that attack the infant's teeth…
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Just What Is Plaque?

November 1st, 2023

From the time you were small, you’ve been warned about the dangers of plaque. Why? Because: It’s an unpleasant film that sticks to your teeth It causes cavities It causes gum disease It can cause extra problems when you wear braces And really, do we need to know much more than this to motivate us…
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Just What Is Plaque?

November 1st, 2023

From the time you were small, you’ve been warned about the dangers of plaque. Why? Because: It’s an unpleasant film that sticks to your teeth It causes cavities It causes gum disease It can cause extra problems when you wear braces And really, do we need to know much more than this to motivate us…
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