Caring for your children’s teeth and gums is vital to your child’s overall health. Poor or inadequate care can lead to cavities and gum disease, which are painful and can lead to serious infections that can spread through the body. Also, improper oral health can affect your child’s self-esteem.

I am seeing more and more children with gingivitis, the first stage of periodontal disease that affects 9-17% of children between ages 3 and 11 and 70-90% of teenagers. (American Academy of Periodontology, June 11, 2004)

It’s also important that you don’t treat your kid’s baby teeth …read more