{"id":5281,"date":"2020-12-13T11:00:23","date_gmt":"2020-12-13T19:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carolinacompletedental.com\/?p=5281"},"modified":"2025-05-05T18:47:59","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T18:47:59","slug":"dont-have-a-stroke-your-dentist-can-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carolinacompletedental.com\/blog\/dont-have-a-stroke-your-dentist-can-help\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Have a Stroke – Your Dentist Can Help"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>You might be surprised to hear that the state of your oral health has a lot to do with preventing a stroke. There\u2019s a certain kind of bad oral bacteria that cause gum disease<\/a>, travel to other parts of your body, and cause harm.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

A stroke is a common but dangerous medical condition that causes a lack of blood in the brain. The effects of a stroke can be long-term and life-changing. People of any age can experience a stroke, but it\u2019s most common in adults 40 years and older. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oral Wellness<\/span>
\n<\/b>The Heart Attack and Stroke Prevention Center lists favorable oral health among its <\/span>top five factors that prevent stroke<\/span><\/a>, and a growing number of studies are finding the link between certain kinds of oral bacteria and the harm they cause to your brain. For example, these bacteria can travel into your head through your bloodstream, causing brain bleeding and dementia. This sounds scary\u2014and it certainly can be. But with good, simple oral hygiene, you can take care of your mouth and prevent a lot of other overall health issues. There are also a number of companies that provide testing for these bacteria using saliva samples.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gum disease is incredibly common and can range anywhere from slightly tender and red gums to a mouth full of discolored, receding gums. Adults over 30 years old have a 50\/50 chance of developing gum disease. But that doesn\u2019t mean you have to accept it or live with the consequences. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can prevent gum disease (and many other oral and systemic health problems) by:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n