According to the American Association of Pediatric Density, roughly one in five children suffers from canker sores. Canker sores are small sores that appear inside the cheeks, on the lips, on the surface of the gums, and under the tongue. Even though, canker sores are not contagious, they do tend to run in families. There…
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It’s the holiday season! With so much to do and so much going on, you want to be at your best. We have some ideas to help make your season bright with a few easy tips for a healthy smile. Keep Your Smile Merry and Bright There’s a lot going on during the holidays. Visiting…
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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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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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