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Do I really need to wear my rubber bands with my braces?

December 14th, 2022

Most of our patients at Spring Cypress Kids Dentistry and Orthodontics will need to wear rubber bands at some point during their orthodontic treatment. The main reason our patients are instructed to wear rubber bands is to correct their bite. If your teeth do not fit together properly, Dr. Rugama and Dr. Afridi will recommend…
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Who’s afraid of the dentist?

December 7th, 2022

Is the sound of a drill enough to make your child flinch or cringe? Does he or she worry about the twice-yearly dental checkup at Spring Cypress Kids Dentistry and Orthodontics? Trust us when we say your child is not alone! To help eliminate that distress, Dr. Rugama and Dr. Afridi and our team put…
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Your Child’s First Toothbrush

November 30th, 2022

First word, first step, first haircut, first… toothbrush? While it may not be considered a typical milestone, choosing the right first toothbrush is an important first step in your child’s future dental health. The time to start brushing is when your baby’s first tooth appears. Until then, you have probably been using a clean, moist…
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Thanksgiving Trivia

November 23rd, 2022

At Spring Cypress Kids Dentistry and Orthodontics we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, Dr. Rugama and Dr. Afridi wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a bit smarter at the holiday dinner table and help create some great conversation with friends and family. The Turkey There is…
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