Is There Any Association Between Oral Health and Strokes?

A person who is not associated with a medical history or degree might think that a connection between the stroke and oral health is a myth or joke. However, this is not true. There are many other diseases apart from the stroke that linked with a person’s oral health. When you do not care about your oral hygiene, your mouth releases a lot of bacteria that can lead to disease. The disease depends on the germs your mouth releases. The bacteria of the mouth can damage cells of any part of your body. Therefore, there is an association between oral health and stroke. Let’s study the real connection!

The Relation Between Oral Health and Strokes
According to the National Health Service, the results of oral bacteria and germs can affect a person’s general health. These bacteria can cause heart disease, diabetes, pregnancy issues, stomach problems, dementia, and stroke. The research report of Cleveland Clinic has shown that, when the oral bacteria accountable for any type of gum disease look for a path into the bloodstream, these germs can cause a high level of C-Reactive protein in a person’s body. The rise in the level of bloodstream stipulates blood vessels’ inflammation and burning. Therefore, this condition of the elevated level of blood and inflammation can cause a stroke. The risk of the stroke is high when the burning in the blood vessels elevate due to the high level of oral bacteria. Moreover, apart from the stroke, the above-mentioned situation of the blood can also cause heart disease.

How Can You Ward Off a Gum Disease?
Many people do not pay attention to their gums’ health. Usually, people think that bleeding of gums while brushing and flossing is a common thing. Well, no, this is not normal. This is a significant sign of gum disease and gingivitis. If you do harsh tooth brushing or flossing, then it will cause bleeding. However, if you are gentle with your brushing and flossing, and still you have blood in your gums, then it is a sign of gum disease. You cannot take it as ordinary oozing. If you do not act against the gums bleeding, it can lead to periodontal disease. If the case goes more seriously, a patient can lose underlying tooth bone or an entire tooth. The following are a few necessary steps you should take to prevent your gums from bleeding and any other gum disease.

• As everyone knows that two times brushing your teeth is an essential oral hygiene part. However, whenever your brush, you should take at least two minutes. 
• Apart from the brushing, you should floss your teeth. When you brush your fee neatness in your teeth; however, you cannot see the hidden particles of food in the corners of your teeth. Flossing helps the rest of the small food particles to come out. Flossing kills the hidden bacteria in your mouth. 
• You should use an antiseptic mouth wash regularly. This also helps the bacteria and germs to go away. A medicated mouth wash keeps your oral health healthy.
•  If you are facing gums’ bleeding during brushing and flossing, or if you think your mouth is living a healthy life, in both cases you should visit your dentist every six months. 

What Oral Care you will Need After a Stroke?

After a stroke, patients become careless regarding oral hygiene. However, after the illness, you should be more discreet about brushing and flossing. Because of the medicines, your mouth and stomach can produce more than usual germs and bacteria. Thus, you cannot ignore the importance of two times toothbrushing and the use of a medicated mouth wash. According to the report of the European Stroke Journal, post-stroke patients do not care about their oral hygiene, this can result in ventilator-associated pneumonia, and can increase the risk of aspiration pneumonia. Therefore, after a stroke, you should follow the above-mentioned preventions.

The Careers of Our Children

My daughter-in-law has been a dental hygienist for the last 3 or 4 years of her life, and it’s honestly had such a huge impact on my own teeth. Funny enough, her husband (my son!) has had a big impact on my life too thanks to his volunteering with FCA.

Each year there would be approximately 20 tables of 10 people. We started out by purchasing the gallon size mason jars. We filled each glass jar with large river rock, then added a bouquet of flowers. The bouquet consisted of eucalyptus leaves, some white roses, and blue wildflowers. Each bouquet was welcome together with hemp rope. Mason jar was placed on top of a 12 inch rustic wood disc. On top of the disc and beside the mason jar was a wooden candle holder that would be lit right before the guests arrive. next was a sprinkling of petals around the desk. And lastly tucked inside the Mason jar, along with the bouquet of a couple of rambling branches. This last detail added a unique flair to the arrangement, making the venue feel a little relaxed yet still formal.

Next the stage was set. The podium was usually in the middle and had a basket of wildflowers sitting next to it. Behind the podium on either side were a bundle of 10 foot tall wooden sticks, a small bush if you will. This bush was wrapped with white lights for a bit of ambience. Next to the bushes were wooden crates and Longaberger baskets filled with wildflowers.

The large projector screens were placed on either side of the stage, and barstools were placed next to the stage that could be easily carried onto the stage and off, as the speakers came to sit and give their speeches. The tables were draped in white tablecloths and a complete setting of drinks and silverware with cloth napkins. And the front foyer was staged with a welcoming committee table.

What an exciting time for these FCA leaders, especially those hopeful to raise money for their special causes. Inspirational in their stories that they passed on to the guests. Beautiful updated information on what the teams had been doing throughout the year. An amazing free meal (which I came prepared for by having disposable flossing picks and a to-go toothbrush!), presented in a formal setting, for thank you treat from the FCA Leaders to their donors, what a special evening out it was for all.

Whether you’re doing good things for the people related to their health (like dental hygiene) or otherwise, what matters is giving back to your community.