You may be wondering how having a stroke could have anything to do with your mouth. Your oral and overall health has a lot more in common than you think. Recent research has uncovered connections between gum disease, an oral bacterial infection, and health problems such as cardiovascular disease, oral cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and now, strokes. Now, it’s more important than ever to take keep up with your oral hygiene and see your dentist to help defend yourself against gum disease in Charlottesville. Read on to learn the connection between strokes and gum disease and how to reduce your risk.
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