September is National Gum Care Month, and that means, it is time to talk about ways to prevent disease and keep your teeth and gums on the right track. Your pearly whites aren’t the only things in your mouth that you must maintain. Your gums are crucial aspects to any smile, and when problems arise, it can not only affect your oral health, but it can lead to serious problems within your body. As dentists work to encourage patients such as yourself to establish healthy habits, find out what you can do to get started on a path to better gum health.