The goal of the African American Health Program is to help to eliminate health disparities in the Black population of Montgomery County, MD. Good oral health plays a major role in your overall well-being. Daily brushing and flossing is important because how you take care of your oral health affects the health of your entire body. If you do not brush and floss daily to keep your teeth and gums clean, plaque can build up along your gum line. This creates an environment where additional bacteria can accumulate in the space between your gums and teeth, leading to more serious problems. It is also important that good oral health for children begin at infancy.