It’s true that orthodontic braces can give you a beautiful smile. But did you know there are other benefits of having braces than just getting perfectly straight teeth? Dr. Rugama and Dr. Afridi and our team want you to understand the other positives that can come out of having braces and relate to your oral…
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Thanksgiving marks the start to the holidays; a season filled with feasting, indulging, and spending time with family and friends are always special. Thanksgiving is a holiday meant for giving thanks, and while this may seem like such a natural celebration, the United States is only one of a handful of countries to officially celebrate…
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Whenever we bite down, we’re applying force with our jaw muscles. Functional appliances direct these forces to create healthier tooth and jaw alignment. They’re used to help correct bite problems and to encourage symmetrical jaw growth. Functional appliances aren’t always necessary. Because every child’s teeth and bite are different, orthodontic treatment at our Cypress office…
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While everyone understands that a dentist takes care of teeth, not everyone is aware of what an orthodontist does. This confusion sometimes leads to misunderstandings about what Spring Cypress Kids Dentistry and Orthodontics does for our patients and how exactly Dr. Rugama and Dr. Afridi can help them. Let’s take a closer look at a…
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