We recommend (subject to ability and affordability},
Going to a dental hygienist every six months
Using an electric toothbrush on waking and after eating
Using a water flosser before sleeping
A February 2020 study by University of South Carolina said,
“Gum disease is a chronic bacterial infection that affects the soft and hard structures supporting the teeth and is associated with inflammation. Because inflammation appears to play a major role in the development and worsening of atherosclerosis, or 'hardening' of blood vessels, we investigated if gum disease is associated with blockages in brain vessels and strokes caused by atherosclerosis of the brain vessels."
"It's important for clinicians to recognize that gum disease is an important source of inflammation for their patients and to work with patients to address gum disease,"
"We are working on a current study to evaluate if treatment of gum disease can reduce its association with stroke."