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What should we blog about?

February 25th, 2026

As a patient at Spring Cypress Kids Dentistry and Orthodontics, your opinion matters! Dr. Rugama and Dr. Afridi and our team love hearing what our patients think about our practice and the services we provide, and now we want to know, what do you think we should blog about? Perhaps there’s a treatment you’ve always…
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Importance of Oral Hygiene with Braces

February 18th, 2026

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Stars Who Had Braces

February 11th, 2026

Not everyone is born with a million-dollar smile, not even some celebrities. The following stars have all had their moments as a “brace face,” either as a child, teenager, or adult. You might be surprised to learn about stars who had braces (including Gwen Stefani, who got braces just because she could!). Take a look…
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Oral Piercing: What you should know

February 4th, 2026

If you have been thinking about getting a piercing, or if you already have one or more, there are some health risks our team at Spring Cypress Kids Dentistry and Orthodontics wants you to know about. It's important to know the risks involved with oral piercing, including infection, chipped teeth, gum damage, nerve damage, loss…
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