While this may be the “most wonderful time of the year” for many reasons, the fact that it’s cold and flu season is not one of them.  In fact, the winter months can often be the most difficult to stay healthy because the cool, dry air makes viruses easier to spread. Couple that with more people stuck indoors with dry sinuses that weaken their immune response, and you’ve got a perfect recipe for disaster. Worse yet, these illnesses don’t just affect the body, they can negatively impact the mouth, too. This winter, help your child avoid the dangerous effects that being sick can have on their oral health with these seven tips!