Your oral health might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about stroke prevention, but it plays a bigger role than you might realise.
Stroke Prevention Day is on Thursday, January 30, and the Oral Health Foundation wants to highlight the surprising connection between your mouth and your overall health.
Taking simple steps to care for your teeth and gums can help reduce your risk of strokes and improve your overall well-being.
The link between oral health and strokes
Research shows that poor oral health can negatively affect your body and increase the likelihood of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), which typically affect your heart and blood vessels all over the body. Strokes are part of this because they happen when blood flow to your brain is blocked or reduced.
Bacteria in your mouth can enter your bloodstream, often through areas affected by gum disease caused by plaque – a sticky, soft substance that forms on your teeth. Once in yo… Source by Oral Health Foundation Read More
