As a parent or caregiver to a child, there is probably nothing you wouldn't do to protect your child. However, dental care is one of those aspects of care that tends to be disregarded as not as important as everything else. [...]

Gum disease, which is also referred to as periodontal disease, is the medical term used for a bacterial infection that causes the gingival tissue (gums) surrounding the teeth to swell. [...]

Flossing should be an everyday part of your oral care routine. Even though the American Dental Association recommends flossing daily to thwart issues with plaque, decay, and gingivitis, many people neglect to floss or even when they do it, they neglect to do it right. [...]