Healthy mouth: Oral health is the condition of your mouth and mouth structures. Oral care is the care you provide to keep your mouth healthy. This includes proper brushing and flossing to keep the teeth and gums healthy. This will prevent dental disease such as cavities and periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is a disease of the gum tissue and bone surrounding the teeth.
Answered 3/16/2014
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